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 Department of Defense, Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation at Philadelphia, PA, has issued a Presolicitation for Specialized Shipping and Storage Containers (NSN 6K-8145-005226907-YX). This requirement is for 5 units and mandates engineering source approval by the design control activity to ensure quality. Responses are due July 27, 2026.
Scope of Work
This presolicitation is for the acquisition of 5 EA of Specialized Shipping and Storage Containers (NSN 6K-8145-005226907-YX, TDP VER 012), with delivery FOB Origin. A critical aspect of this requirement is the need for engineering source approval by the design control activity. This is due to the existing unique design capability, engineering skills, and manufacturing/repair knowledge held by qualified source(s), which are essential for maintaining the quality of the part. Approved source(s) retain data rights, manufacturing/repair knowledge, or technical data not economically available to the Government. Any alternate source must qualify in accordance with the design control activity's procedures, as approved by the cognizant Government engineering activity.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Presolicitation
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Response Due: July 27, 2026
- Published: June 11, 2026
Evaluation
Evaluation criteria are not specified in this presolicitation notice. However, the description emphasizes the requirement for engineering source approval and qualification procedures for any alternate sources.
Additional Notes
This notice serves as a presolicitation for a highly specialized item where maintaining quality is paramount, necessitating specific source approval and qualification processes.