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-8145-012743467-V2). This requirement is for 2 units with delivery FOB Origin. A critical aspect of this opportunity is the mandatory Government source approval due to the item being flight critical and/or insufficient technical data for full and open competition. Responses are due by June 29, 2026.
Scope of Work
This presolicitation seeks to acquire two (2) units of NSN 6K-8145-012743467-V2, categorized under Product Service Code 8145 (Specialized Shipping And Storage Containers). Delivery is specified as FOB Origin. The item requires engineering source approval by the design control activity to maintain quality, indicating a highly specialized component.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Presolicitation
- Set-Aside: None
- Response Due: June 29, 2026, at 04:00 AM UTC
- Published: May 12, 2026
Source Approval Requirements
This acquisition is restricted to previously approved sources due to the item's flight critical nature and/or inadequate technical data for full and open competition. Approved sources possess unique design capabilities, engineering skills, and manufacturing/repair knowledge, along with data rights not economically available to the Government. New sources must undergo a qualification process in accordance with the design control activity's procedures, approved by the cognizant Government engineering activity. The time required for new source approval is significant, and award will not be delayed pending such approval. If you are not an approved source, you must submit detailed information 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/, Repair: https://www.navsup.navy.mil/NAVSUP-Enterprise/NAVSUP-Weapon-Systems-Support/Business-Opps/). Offers failing to provide all required data or documentation of previous submission will not be considered. Award may proceed based on Fleet support needs if source approval cannot be processed in time.
Contact Information
For inquiries, contact Casey Stock at CASEY.STOCK@DLA.MIL or (215)737-0543.