SHIPPING AND STORAG
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
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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 solicitation for the manufacturing and supply of specialized shipping and storage containers. This opportunity requires adherence to specific engineering, manufacturing, and quality assurance standards, including a First Article Test (FAT). This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Proposals are due February 9, 2026.
Scope of Work
This solicitation is for the production of specialized shipping and storage containers, with the shell material specified as Aluminum. Key requirements include:
- Engineering Source Approval: New manufacturers must obtain engineering source approval from the design activity (DLA Weapons Support Philadelphia) to maintain part quality. A pre-award survey and post-award conference may be required for new sources.
- Technical Specifications: Manufacturing, testing, and inspection must comply with Container Research Corporation drawing numbers (05259) 841E001 and (80132) 15930, and all referenced specifications.
- Material & Process Details: Specifics for desiccant placement, crevice sealing (MIL-S-81733), and plating (electrodeposited alkaline Zinc-Nickel Alloy per ASTM B 841 Class 1, Type B, Grade 3, replacing Cadmium plating).
- Shock Mounts: Only approved shock mounts are permitted; no substitutions without written permission from Naval Inventory Control Point, Philadelphia, unless an alternate is specifically identified.
- Unique Identification (UID): Containers must have a nameplate with UID marking per drawing (80132) 15930 and MIL-STD-130. Contractors must contact NAVICP for alphanumeric serial numbers.
- Welding: Extensive requirements for welding and welder qualifications (AWS D1.1, D1.2, MIL-W-22248, D1.3, D1.6), including detailed work instructions, material controls, cleaning, and deoxidizing procedures.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Product Service Code: 8145 (Specialized Shipping And Storage Containers)
- Response Due: February 9, 2026, 7:00 PM EST
- Published: January 9, 2026, 1:25 PM EST
First Article Test (FAT)
A First Article Test (FAT) is required. Offerors must deliver one unit of CAGE (05259) Part Number 841E001, Revision Latest, within 120 calendar days of contract award to designated test facilities at Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division, Lakehurst, NJ, and NSWC Indian Head Division, Picatinny Arsenal, NJ. The Government estimates the cost of its testing effort at $15,000.00, which will be added to offerors' prices for evaluation. The contractor is responsible for all FAT costs and responsibilities.
- FAT Waiver: A waiver of FAT requirements may be granted for offerors who have previously furnished identical production articles accepted by the Government or OEM within three years, using the same production location, and can provide a certification. Offerors requesting a waiver must submit two prices: one with FAT and one without.
Quality Assurance
- 100% Production Leak Test: Each container must undergo a leak test involving a free fall from 18 inches, followed by pressurization to 1.0 + 0.1 - 0 PSIG. Any pressure loss exceeding 0.05 PSIG over 30 minutes (adjusted for temperature/barometric pressure) will result in rejection.
- Packaging: MIL-STD 2073 packaging applies.
Additional Notes
For inquiries regarding Source Approval Request procedures or drawing access, contact the buyer via email. Contact: CASEY.STOCK@DLA.MIL, Phone: 2157370543.