SHIPPING AND STORAG

SOL #: SPRPA126RVB08Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSE

Defense Logistics Agency

DLA AVIATION AT PHILADELPHIA, PA

PHILADELPHIA, PA, 19111-5098, United States

Place of Performance

Philadelphia, PA

NAICS

Other Metal Container Manufacturing (332439)

PSC

Specialized Shipping And Storage Containers (8145)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/d89b16b038094fa88dad4fc4575628d3/view

Timeline

Posted

Mar 24, 2026

Last Updated

Apr 15, 2026

Submission Deadline

Apr 13, 2026, 6:00 PM

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, under the Department of Defense, is soliciting offers for "SHIPPING AND STORAG" items. This is an unrestricted procurement, identified as Solicitation SPRPA1-26-R-VB08. The contract type is a Negotiated (RFP). Offers are due by April 13, 2026, at 2:00 PM EDT.

Scope of Work

This solicitation is for the procurement of "SHIPPING AND STORAG" items, with specific technical requirements detailed in Sections C, D, E, and associated attachments. Key aspects include:

Item Details: Reference to NSN 6KH 8145-01-146-0291 QH for "SHIPPING AND STORAG" (for reference only).
Packaging: Must comply with MIL-STD-2073.
First Article Test (FAT): Item 0001AB is designated as a "FIRST ARTICLE TEST (GOVERNMENT - NON-DESTRUCTIVE)". A FAT is required, with an estimated Government testing cost of $10,000.
Source Approval: Engineering source approval by the design activity is required. New manufacturers must contact the buyer for Source Approval Request (SAR) procedures. A SAR or SAR waiver must be on file or submitted with the proposal for containers.
Inspection & Acceptance: Will occur "AT ORIGIN."

Contract Details

Contract Type: Negotiated (RFP)
Set-Aside: Unrestricted
Product Service Code: 8145 - Specialized Shipping And Storage Containers
Place of Performance: Philadelphia, PA, United States

Submission & Evaluation

Offer Deadline: April 13, 2026, at 2:00 PM EDT.
Evaluation Basis: Award will be made to the responsible offeror submitting the Lowest Priced, Technically Acceptable (LPTA) offer.
Key Factor: Past performance is considered more important than price.
Submission Requirements: Offerors are cautioned that late submissions, modifications, and withdrawals are subject to specific provisions.