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 5 EA of NSN 6K-8145-013574413-SY, identified as a specialized shipping and storage container. This is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside (SBSA). The item is flight critical and requires engineering source approval, meaning only previously approved sources are being solicited. New sources must undergo a qualification process.
Scope of Work
This opportunity is for the acquisition of five units of NSN 6K-8145-013574413-SY, TDP VER 018, REF NR 581E001, with delivery FOB Origin. The item is designated as flight critical, necessitating strict adherence to quality and design control. Existing unique design capabilities, engineering skills, and manufacturing/repair knowledge held by qualified sources are essential for maintaining the quality of the part.
Source Approval Requirements
Government source approval is mandatory prior to contract award. Only sources previously approved by the Government for this item have been solicited. If you are not an approved source, you must submit detailed information for source approval with your proposal, as outlined in 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/ and Repair: https://www.navsup.navy.mil/NAVSUP-Enterprise/NAVSUP-Weapon-Systems-Support/Business-Opps/). The qualification procedures must be approved by the cognizant Government engineering activity. Offers failing to provide all required source approval data will not be considered. Note that award may proceed based on Fleet support needs if new source approval cannot be processed in time.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Presolicitation
- Set-Aside: 100% Small Business Set-Aside (SBSA)
- Response Due: June 22, 2026
- Published: May 7, 2026
Additional Notes
For inquiries, contact Casey Stock at CASEY.STOCK@DLA.MIL or (215)737-0543. The NAVSUP WSS Commercial Item Identification Brochure is also available at https://www.navsup.navy.mil/NAVSUP-Enterprise/NAVSUP-Weapon-Systems-Support/Business-Opps/.