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 solicitation for Specialized Shipping and Storage Containers. This opportunity requires the supply of plastic, rotomolded containers manufactured to specific drawings, including Unique Identification (UID) marking. A First Article Test (FAT) is mandatory, with an estimated government testing cost of $10,000 added to offerors' prices. Only government-approved sources of supply will be considered technically acceptable. Proposals are due February 20, 2026.
Scope of Work
This solicitation is for the provision of specialized plastic, rotomolded shipping and storage containers. Key requirements include:
- Manufacturing, testing, and inspection in accordance with "Hardigg-Pelican" drawing number (11214) 18466-100, latest revision.
- Affixing a nameplate with Unique Identification (UID) marking per drawing (80132) 15930 and Mil-STD-130.
- Placement of desiccant (MIL-D-3464, Type II) in each container.
- Finish to be electrodeposited alkaline Zinc-Nickel Alloy (ASTM B 841 Class 1, Type B, Grade 3) instead of Cadmium plating.
- A 100% production leak test is required for each container.
- Packaging must comply with MIL-STD 2073.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Response Due: February 20, 2026, 6:00 PM EST
- Published: January 21, 2026
Evaluation & Requirements
Offerors must be government-approved sources of supply; otherwise, offers will be deemed technically unacceptable. Distributors of approved sources must submit an authorized distributor letter. A First Article Test (FAT) is required. The contractor must deliver one unit within 120 calendar days for testing. The government will provide approval/disapproval within 90 calendar days. The estimated cost for government FAT testing is $10,000, which will be added to the price of offerors requiring such testing. Waiver of FAT requirements may be granted for offerors who have previously supplied identical, accepted production articles within three years, using the same production location, and provide a certification. Offerors requesting a waiver must submit two prices: one with FAT compliance and one with waiver.
Additional Notes
A pre-award survey and post-award conference may be required for new manufacturers. All costs related to FAT submission and shipment are borne by the contractor. Contact Casey Stock at CASEY.STOCK@DLA.MIL or 215-737-0543 for inquiries.