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 NSN 6K-8145-011428789-VH, identified as a specialized shipping and storage container. This requirement is for a flight-critical item that necessitates engineering source approval by the design control activity. Only previously approved sources have been solicited, and new sources must undergo a qualification process. Responses are due June 29, 2026.
Requirement Details
This opportunity is for 7 EA of NSN 6K-8145-011428789-VH, a specialized shipping and storage container, with delivery FOB Origin. The item is designated as flight critical, requiring strict quality control maintained through engineering source approval. Existing approved sources possess unique design capability, engineering skills, and manufacturing/repair knowledge, along with data rights, which are not economically available to the Government. The technical data package (TDP) version is 011, reference number SPD70150-500.
Source Approval Process
Prospective new sources must qualify in accordance with the design control activity's procedures, approved by the cognizant Government engineering activity. Due to the item's flight-critical nature, Government source approval is required prior to contract award. New sources must submit, along with their proposal, information detailed in the NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support (NAVSUP WSS) Source Approval Information Brochures (links for Spares and Repair are provided in the original notice). Offers failing to provide all required data will not be considered. The time required for new source approval is significant, and award may proceed based on Fleet support needs if approval cannot be processed in time.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Presolicitation
- Product Service Code: 8145 - Specialized Shipping And Storage Containers
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Response Due: June 29, 2026, 04:00 AM EDT
- Published: May 12, 2026, 12:05 PM EDT
Contact Information
For inquiries, contact CASEY STOCK at CASEY.STOCK@DLA.MIL or (215)737-0543.