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-8145-013574413-SY). This opportunity is for 5 units and requires engineering source approval by the design control activity due to unique design capabilities and data rights held by approved sources. Responses are due by July 13, 2026.
Scope of Work
This presolicitation is for NSN 6K-8145-013574413-SY, with a quantity of 5 units. The acquisition is restricted to approved sources due to the requirement for engineering source approval by the design control activity. Existing unique design capability, engineering skills, and manufacturing/repair knowledge by qualified sources necessitate acquisition from these approved sources. The approved sources retain data rights, manufacturing/repair knowledge, or technical data not economically available to the Government, which is essential for maintaining part quality.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Presolicitation
- Product Service Code: 8145 (Specialized Shipping And Storage Containers)
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Response Due: July 13, 2026, 04:00 AM EDT
- Published: May 28, 2026, 12:30 PM EDT
- Delivery: FOB Origin
Evaluation
An alternate source must qualify in accordance with the design control activity's procedures, as approved by the cognizant Government engineering activity. The qualification procedures must also be approved by the Government engineering activity having jurisdiction over the part in the intended application.
Contact Information
For inquiries, contact CASEY STOCK at CASEY.STOCK@DLA.MIL or (215)737-0543.