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-8145-016275583-H5, TDP VER 003, QTY 1 EA, DELIVERY FOB ORIGIN). This requirement mandates engineering source approval by the design control activity due to unique design capabilities, engineering skills, and manufacturing/repair knowledge held by existing qualified sources. Approved sources retain data rights and technical data not economically available to the Government.
Scope of Work
This opportunity is for the acquisition of Specialized Shipping And Storage Containers (NSN 6K-8145-016275583-H5). The key aspect of this requirement is the necessity for engineering source approval. The Government has identified that existing unique design capabilities, engineering skills, and manufacturing/repair knowledge are critical and are currently held by approved source(s). These approved source(s) also retain data rights and technical data essential to maintaining the quality of the part, which are not economically available to the Government. Any alternate source must undergo a qualification process 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.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Presolicitation
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Response Due: July 13, 2026, 04:00 AM EST
- Published: May 27, 2026, 12:01 PM EST
- Department/Agency: DEPT OF DEFENSE / DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY
- Office: DLA AVIATION AT PHILADELPHIA, PA
Evaluation
Qualification for alternate sources will be based on procedures approved by the design control activity and the cognizant Government engineering activity.
Additional Notes
This is a presolicitation notice. For inquiries, contact Casey Stock.