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-8145-016275634-H5). This requirement is for 1 EA of the item, with delivery FOB origin. A critical aspect of this opportunity is the mandatory engineering source approval by the design control activity to ensure quality, given the existing unique design capability and data rights held by approved sources. Responses are due by July 28, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for NSN 6K-8145-016275634-H5, with Technical Data Package (TDP) Version 005, for a quantity of 1 EA. The core of this procurement is the necessity for engineering source approval by the design control activity. This is due to the unique design capability, engineering skills, and manufacturing/repair knowledge possessed by the qualified source(s). These approved sources retain data rights, manufacturing/repair knowledge, or technical data that are not economically available to the Government, and this information is essential for maintaining the quality of the part. Any alternate source must undergo qualification in accordance with 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 28, 2026, 04:00 AM EDT
- Published: June 12, 2026, 12:47 PM EDT
Evaluation
Award will be contingent upon engineering source approval by the design control activity. Alternate sources must successfully complete a qualification process approved by the Government engineering activity.
Additional Notes
For inquiries, contact Makayla Hauser via email at MAKAYLA.HAUSER@DLA.MIL or by phone at (445)737-3493.