81--SHIPPING AND STORAG
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation at Philadelphia, PA has issued a Presolicitation for the acquisition of 20 Specialized Shipping and Storage Containers (NSN 6K-8145-011460291-QH). This requirement is subject to Government source approval, limiting competition to previously approved sources or those who can achieve approval. Responses are due by April 13, 2026.
Scope of Work
This opportunity is for the acquisition of 20 units of NSN 6K-8145-011460291-QH, TDP VER 010, REF NR 378E001, which are specialized shipping and storage containers. Delivery is specified as FOB Origin.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Presolicitation
- Response Due: April 13, 2026
- Published: March 24, 2026
- Set-Aside: Not specified; limited to Government-approved sources due to engineering source approval requirements.
Evaluation
This acquisition requires engineering source approval by the design control activity to maintain quality. Only sources previously approved by the Government for this item have been solicited. New sources must submit detailed information for source approval in accordance with NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support (NAVSUP WSS) procedures. Offers from unapproved sources that fail to provide required source approval data will not be considered. The time required for new source approval may impact award timing.
Additional Notes
Information on source approval procedures can be found in the NAVSUP WSS Source Approval Information Brochures for Spares and Repair, and the Commercial Item Identification Brochure, available on the NAVSUP website. Contact Casey Stock at CASEY.STOCK@DLA.MIL for inquiries.