8145 - NSN - 6KH 8145 012865679 V2, P/N 434E001, SHIPPING AND STORAG and MV-22 Aircraft.
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 DLA Aviation Philadelphia is issuing a Sources Sought notice with an intent to sole source for the manufacture of NSN 66KH 8145 012865679 V2, P/N 434E001, SHIPPING AND STORAG containers for MV-22 Aircraft. The Government intends to negotiate with only one or a limited number of approved sources under FAR 6.302-1 due to a lack of necessary manufacturing data. Interested parties must express interest and provide capability statements by March 17, 2026.
Scope of Work
This requirement is for the provision of labor, material, and facilities to manufacture the specified shipping and storage containers. The Government does not possess the technical data required for manufacturing this item, which is used on the MV-22 aircraft.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Notice of Intent to Sole Source (FAR 6.302-1)
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Response Due: March 17, 2026
- Published: March 10, 2026
Evaluation & Source Approval
This notice is not a request for competitive proposals. Responses received within 5 days of publication may be considered. A determination not to compete is at the Government's discretion. Only approved sources will be solicited. This item requires engineering source approval by the design activity to maintain quality. Contractors who have not previously manufactured this item for DLA Aviation Philadelphia and wish to become an approved source must contact the buyer to inquire about the Source Approval Request (SAR) procedures. DLA Aviation Philadelphia will not delay award pending new source approval.
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. Point of Contact: Jillian OConnor, jillian.oconnor@dla.mil, 267-896-6569.