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-8145-011460291-QH, TDP VER 010, QTY 20 EA). This is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside opportunity. A critical aspect of this requirement is the need for engineering source approval due to the item being flight critical and the technical data not being adequate for full and open competition. Responses are due by June 22, 2026.
Scope of Work
This presolicitation is for the acquisition of 20 units of NSN 6K-8145-011460291-QH, with delivery FOB Origin. The item requires engineering source approval by the design control activity to maintain quality. Existing qualified sources possess unique design capability, engineering skills, and manufacturing/repair knowledge. New sources must qualify in accordance with the design control activity's procedures, approved by the cognizant Government engineering activity. The item is flight critical, and Government source approval is required prior to contract award.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Presolicitation
- Set-Aside: 100% Small Business Set-Aside (SBSA)
- Product/Service Code: 8145 - Specialized Shipping And Storage Containers
- Response Due: June 22, 2026
- Published: May 7, 2026
- Department/Agency: DEPT OF DEFENSE / DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY
Source Approval Requirements
Only previously approved sources have been solicited. If you are not an approved source, you must submit, with your proposal, information detailed in one of the NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support (NAVSUP WSS) Source Approval Information Brochures (Spares: https://www.navsup.navy.mil/NAVSUP-Enterprise/NAVSUP-Weapon-Systems-Support/Business-Opps/ or Repair: https://www.navsup.navy.mil/NAVSUP-Enterprise/NAVSUP-Weapon-Systems-Support/Business-Opps/). Offers failing to provide all required data for source approval will not be considered. The NAVSUP WSS Commercial Item Identification Brochure is available at the same link.
Contact Information
For inquiries, contact CASEY STOCK, APAC.40 at CASEY.STOCK@DLA.MIL or (215)737-0543.