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 NSN 6K-8145-016819855-H5, a specialized shipping and storage container. This opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside. The item requires engineering source approval, and potential alternate sources must undergo a qualification process. Responses are due by August 4, 2026.
Scope of Work
This requirement is for one (1) each of NSN 6K-8145-016819855-H5, a specialized shipping and storage container, with delivery FOB Origin. A key aspect of this acquisition is the mandatory engineering source approval by the design control activity to ensure part quality. The existing unique design capability, engineering skills, and manufacturing/repair knowledge are held by qualified source(s), necessitating 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 maintaining part quality.
Qualification Requirements
Any alternate source must qualify in accordance with the design control activity's procedures, as approved by the cognizant Government engineering activity. The qualification procedures themselves must also be approved by the Government engineering activity having jurisdiction over the part in its intended application.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Presolicitation
- Product Service Code: 8145 (Specialized Shipping And Storage Containers)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Response Due: August 4, 2026, 04:00 AM UTC
- Published: June 20, 2026, 11:19 AM UTC
Contact Information
For inquiries, please contact Makayla Hauser at MAKAYLA.HAUSER@DLA.MIL or (445)737-3493.