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-8145-012622987-YX, a specialized shipping and storage container. This requirement is for 1 EA and specifies FOB Origin delivery. The opportunity emphasizes the need for engineering source approval by the design control activity due to unique design capabilities, engineering skills, and manufacturing/repair knowledge held by existing qualified sources. Responses are due July 20, 2026.
Scope of Work
This procurement is for a specialized shipping and storage container (NSN 6K-8145-012622987-YX). The core requirement is for a part that necessitates engineering source approval from the design control activity to maintain quality. Existing unique design capabilities, engineering skills, and manufacturing/repair knowledge by qualified sources mean that acquisition/repair must come from these approved sources. These sources retain data rights, manufacturing/repair knowledge, or technical data not economically available to the Government, which is essential for maintaining part quality. Any alternate source must qualify according to the design control activity's procedures, as approved by the cognizant Government engineering activity.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Presolicitation
- Product Service Code: 8145 (Specialized Shipping And Storage Containers)
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Response Due: July 20, 2026, 04:00 AM EDT
- Published: June 02, 2026, 11:54 AM EDT
Evaluation
Potential sources must undergo qualification in accordance with the design control activity's procedures, which must be approved by the Government engineering activity with jurisdiction over the part and its intended application. This process is critical for maintaining the quality of the part due to the unique design and data rights held by current approved sources.
Additional Notes
For further information, contact Alana M. Berkheiser at ALANA.BERKHEISER@DLA.MIL or (215)737-2522.