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-8145-016275573-H5). This requirement is highly restricted, necessitating engineering source approval by the design control activity due to unique design capabilities and proprietary data rights held by approved sources. Responses are due July 20, 2026.
Scope of Work
This presolicitation is for the acquisition of NSN 6K-8145-016275573-H5, TDP VER 007, REF NR 861E001, QTY 1 EA, with delivery FOB Origin. The core requirement is for a part that demands specific engineering source approval to maintain quality. Approved sources possess unique design capability, engineering skills, and manufacturing/repair knowledge, along with data rights or technical data not economically available to the Government.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Presolicitation
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Response Due: July 20, 2026
- Published: June 4, 2026
- Agency: DLA Aviation at Philadelphia, PA
- Product Service Code: 8145 - Specialized Shipping And Storage Containers
Evaluation & Qualification
Acquisition of this part is restricted to approved sources. Any alternate source must undergo a rigorous qualification process in accordance with the design control activity's procedures, which must be approved by the cognizant Government engineering activity. This ensures the quality and integrity of the part for its intended application.
Additional Notes
This notice serves as an early indication of a forthcoming requirement, emphasizing the critical need for specialized expertise and approved source status.