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-8145-012854683-V2). This opportunity is for a flight-critical item requiring engineering source approval by the design control activity. Only previously approved sources have been solicited, and new sources must undergo a rigorous qualification process. Responses are due June 29, 2026.
Scope of Work
This requirement is for one (1) unit of NSN 6K-8145-012854683-V2, TDP VER 023, REF NR 609E001, with delivery FOB Origin. The item is flight critical, necessitating engineering source approval to maintain quality. Existing unique design capabilities, engineering skills, and manufacturing/repair knowledge held by qualified sources mean acquisition is restricted to approved sources. These approved sources retain data rights or technical data not economically available to the Government, which is essential for quality maintenance.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Presolicitation
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Response Due: June 29, 2026, at 04:00 AM UTC
- Published: May 12, 2026, at 11:48 AM UTC
- Department/Agency: DEPT OF DEFENSE / DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY / DLA AVIATION AT PHILADELPHIA, PA
- Product Service Code: 8145 - Specialized Shipping And Storage Containers
Source Approval Requirements
Government source approval is required prior to contract award. If not an approved source, offerors must submit detailed information from one of the NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support (NAVSUP WSS) Source Approval Information Brochures with their proposal. Links are provided in the original notice for Spares and Repair brochures. Failure to provide all 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 to approved sources. The NAVSUP WSS Commercial Item Identification Brochure is also available at the provided link.
Contact Information
- Primary Contact: CASEY STOCK, APAC.40
- Email: CASEY.STOCK@DLA.MIL
- Phone: (215)737-0543