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 DLA AVIATION AT PHILADELPHIA, PA, under the Department of Defense, has issued a Presolicitation for the acquisition of 28 Specialized Shipping and Storage Containers (NSN 6K-8145-013574414-SY, TDP VER 016, REF NR 583E001). This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. A key requirement is that the part necessitates engineering source approval, meaning acquisition is primarily from approved sources due to proprietary data rights and manufacturing knowledge. Alternate sources must undergo a qualification process. Responses are due by July 20, 2026.
Scope of Work
This presolicitation seeks to acquire 28 units of National Stock Number (NSN) 6K-8145-013574414-SY, Specialized Shipping and Storage Containers, with Technical Data Package (TDP) Version 016 and Reference Number 583E001. Delivery terms are FOB Origin. The critical aspect of this requirement is the need for engineering source approval by the design control activity to maintain part quality. Existing unique design capabilities, engineering skills, and manufacturing/repair knowledge held by qualified sources necessitate acquisition from these approved entities. Approved sources retain data rights, manufacturing/repair knowledge, or technical data not economically available to the Government, which is essential for quality. Any alternate source must qualify in accordance with the design control activity's procedures, as approved by the cognizant Government engineering activity.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Presolicitation
- Product Service Code: 8145 - Specialized Shipping And Storage Containers
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Response Due: July 20, 2026
- Published: June 2, 2026
- Agency: DLA AVIATION AT PHILADELPHIA, PA (DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY, DEPT OF DEFENSE)
Additional Notes
This notice serves as a preliminary announcement for a future solicitation. Interested parties, particularly potential alternate sources, should note the stringent qualification requirements. The qualification procedures must be approved by the Government engineering activity having jurisdiction over the part in the intended application.