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), under the Department of Defense, has issued a Presolicitation for the acquisition of Specialized Shipping And Storage Containers (NSN 6K-8145-003012987-YX). This requirement is highly specialized, mandating engineering source approval by the design control activity. Acquisition is expected from currently approved source(s) due to their unique design capabilities, engineering skills, and proprietary manufacturing/repair knowledge. Responses are due by July 20, 2026.
Scope of Work
This presolicitation is for the acquisition of 5 units of NSN 6K-8145-003012987-YX, Technical Data Package (TDP) Version 004, with delivery FOB Origin. A critical aspect of this requirement is that the part necessitates engineering source approval by the design control activity to ensure quality. The Government has identified that existing unique design capability, engineering skills, and manufacturing/repair knowledge held by qualified source(s) are essential, and these approved sources retain data rights or technical data not economically available to the Government. Any alternate source must qualify 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 (implies unrestricted or limited to approved sources)
- Response Due: July 20, 2026
- Published: June 04, 2026
Evaluation
The primary evaluation factor for potential sources will be their ability to obtain engineering source approval by the design control activity and meet the stringent qualification procedures set forth by the Government engineering activity.
Additional Notes
This notice serves to inform potential bidders of a highly specialized requirement where source qualification is paramount. Interested parties, particularly those not currently approved, should thoroughly review the qualification process.