8145 - NSN: 6KD 8145 005226907 YX, P/N 102826/ 13414-033, SHIPPING AND STORAG and used on Common aircraft systems components, furnishings, in-flight refueling, tires, tubes, and parts.

SOL #: SPRPA126RVA94Sources Sought

Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSE
Defense Logistics Agency
DLA AVIATION AT PHILADELPHIA, PA
PHILADELPHIA, PA, 19111-5098, United States

Place of Performance

Place of performance not available

NAICS

Other Metal Container Manufacturing (332439)

PSC

Specialized Shipping And Storage Containers (8145)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Timeline

1
Posted
Feb 18, 2026
2
Last Updated
Feb 24, 2026
3
Response Deadline
Feb 25, 2026, 4:00 AM

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 DLA Aviation Philadelphia is conducting a Sources Sought to identify eligible contractors capable of manufacturing NSN 6KD 8145 005226907 YX, P/N 102826/ 13414-033, SHIPPING AND STORAG containers, used for common aircraft systems components. The government intends to solicit with a single source due to proprietary data. Responses are requested within 5 days of the publication date, by February 25, 2026.

Scope of Work

This notice seeks contractors to furnish labor, material, and facilities to manufacture specialized shipping and storage containers (PSC 8145). The specific item is NSN 6KD 8145 005226907 YX, P/N 102826/ 13414-033, which is utilized for common aircraft systems components, furnishings, in-flight refueling, tires, tubes, and parts.

Contract & Timeline

  • Type: Sources Sought / Notice of Intent to Sole Source
  • Set-Aside: None specified
  • Response Due: February 25, 2026 (5 days after publication)
  • Published: February 18, 2026

Evaluation & Source Approval

The Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source or a limited number of responsible sources under the authority of FAR 6.302-1, as it does not possess the necessary data for manufacturing. This notice is not a request for competitive proposals. However, all capability statements and proposals received within 5 days of publication may be considered. A determination not to compete is solely at the Government's discretion.

Engineering source approval by the design activity is required to maintain part quality. DLA Aviation Philadelphia will not delay award pending new source approval. Interested parties who have not previously manufactured this item for DLA Aviation Philadelphia should contact the buyer to inquire about Source Approval Request (SAR) procedures.

Additional Notes

One or more items under this acquisition are subject to the Free Trade Agreements Act and/or the World Trade Organization Government Procurement Agreement.

People

Points of Contact

Jillian OConnor jillian.oconnor@dla.milPRIMARY

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8145 - NSN: 6KD 8145 005226907 YX, P/N 102826/ 13414-033, SHIPPING AND STORAG and used on Common aircraft systems components, furnishings, in-flight refueling, tires, tubes, and parts. | GovScope