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 Specialized Shipping and Storage Containers (NSN 6K-8145-016275593-H5). This requirement is for 20 units, with delivery FOB Origin. A key aspect of this opportunity is the mandatory engineering source approval by the design control activity to maintain part quality. Responses are due by August 3, 2026.
Scope of Work
This presolicitation is for NSN 6K-8145-016275593-H5, requiring 20 units of specialized shipping and storage containers. The acquisition is highly specialized due to the need for engineering source approval by the design control activity. Existing qualified sources possess unique design capabilities, engineering skills, and manufacturing/repair knowledge essential for the part's quality. These approved sources retain data rights, manufacturing/repair knowledge, or technical data not economically available to the Government.
Qualification Requirements
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
- Opportunity Type: Presolicitation
- Product Service Code: 8145 (Specialized Shipping And Storage Containers)
- Quantity: 20 EA
- Delivery: FOB Origin
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Response Due: August 3, 2026, 04:00 AM EDT
- Published Date: June 18, 2026, 11:45 AM EDT
Contact Information
For inquiries, contact Jillian M. OConnor at JILLIAN.OCONNOR@DLA.MIL or (215)737-0550.