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 Specialized Shipping and Storage Containers (NSN 6K-8145-013567050-SY). This opportunity is for 28 units of a flight-critical item requiring engineering source approval by the design control activity. Responses are due April 23, 2026.
Scope of Work
This requirement is for 28 units of NSN 6K-8145-013567050-SY, TDP VER 021, REF NR 579E001, with delivery FOB Origin. The item is designated as flight critical, necessitating strict engineering source approval. Acquisition is restricted to approved sources due to unique design capability, engineering skills, and manufacturing/repair knowledge held by current qualified sources. The data or knowledge is essential to maintaining the quality of the part.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Presolicitation
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Response Due: April 23, 2026
- Published: March 24, 2026
- Agency: DLA Aviation at Philadelphia, PA
Source Approval Requirements
This item requires Government source approval prior to contract award. Only previously approved sources have been solicited. New sources must qualify in accordance with the design control activity's procedures, approved by the cognizant Government engineering activity. The qualification procedures must be approved by the Government engineering activity having jurisdiction over the part in the intended application. The time required for new source approval is typically such that an award cannot be delayed.
If not an approved source, offerors must submit detailed information as outlined in the NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support (NAVSUP WSS) Source Approval Information Brochures for Spares or Repair, available at:
- Spares:
https://www.navsup.navy.mil/NAVSUP-Enterprise/NAVSUP-Weapon-Systems-Support/Business-Opps/ - Repair:
https://www.navsup.navy.mil/NAVSUP-Enterprise/NAVSUP-Weapon-Systems-Support/Business-Opps/Failure to provide required data or documentation of previous submission will result in offers not being considered. If a source approval request cannot be processed in time, award may proceed based on Fleet support needs.
Additional Notes
The NAVSUP WSS Commercial Item Identification Brochure is also available at: https://www.navsup.navy.mil/NAVSUP-Enterprise/NAVSUP-Weapon-Systems-Support/Business-Opps/