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-8145-016275617-H5). This requirement is for 2 units and is subject to engineering source approval by the design control activity, indicating a highly restricted or sole-source procurement. Responses are due by June 30, 2026.
Scope of Work
This opportunity is for the acquisition of NSN 6K-8145-016275617-H5, a specialized shipping and storage container, with a quantity of 2 each. Delivery is FOB Origin. A critical aspect of this requirement is that the part necessitates engineering source approval by the design control activity to ensure quality. The current approved source(s) possess unique design capabilities, engineering skills, and manufacturing/repair knowledge, along with data rights or technical data not economically available to the Government, which are essential for maintaining part quality.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Presolicitation
- Product/Service Code: 8145 - Specialized Shipping And Storage Containers
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Response Due: June 30, 2026, 04:00 AM UTC
- Published: May 15, 2026, 11:58 AM UTC
- Agency: DEPT OF DEFENSE / DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY / DLA AVIATION AT PHILADELPHIA, PA
Evaluation
Any alternate source must qualify in accordance with the design control activity's procedures, which must be approved by the cognizant Government engineering activity having jurisdiction over the part in its intended application. This indicates a stringent qualification process for any new or alternative suppliers.
Additional Notes
This is a sole-source or highly restricted requirement due to the need for engineering source approval and the proprietary nature of the existing source's data and knowledge. Interested parties who believe they can meet the qualification requirements should contact the contracting office for information on the approval process.
Contact: Jillian M. OConnor, APAC.39, JILLIAN.OCONNOR@DLA.MIL, (215)737-0550.