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 DLA Aviation at Philadelphia, PA has issued a presolicitation for the acquisition of Specialized Shipping and Storage Containers (NSN 6K-8145-012844622-CL). This is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside opportunity. The item is designated as flight critical and requires Government source approval prior to contract award due to limited technical data. Only previously approved sources have been solicited, but new sources may qualify. Responses/proposals are due by June 22, 2026.
Scope of Work
This requirement is for 15 EA of NSN 6K-8145-012844622-CL, TDP VER 025, REF NR 1930AS100, with delivery FOB origin. The part necessitates engineering source approval by the design control activity to maintain quality. Acquisition or repair must be from approved sources due to unique design capability, engineering skills, and manufacturing/repair knowledge. The approved sources retain data rights or technical data not economically available to the Government, which is essential for quality.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Presolicitation (for future contract award)
- Set-Aside: 100% Small Business Set-Aside (SBSA)
- Response Due: June 22, 2026
- Published: May 7, 2026
Source Approval Requirements
An alternate source 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. If not an approved source, detailed information from one of the NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support (NAVSUP WSS) Source Approval Information Brochures must be submitted with the proposal. Offers failing to provide all required data will not be considered. If a source approval request is currently being evaluated, a copy of the cover letter must be submitted.
Additional Notes
- NAVSUP WSS Source Approval Information Brochures:
- 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/
- Spares:
- The NAVSUP WSS Commercial Item Identification Brochure is available at the same link.
- Contact Casey Stock at
CASEY.STOCK@DLA.MILor(215)737-0543for inquiries.