SHIPPING AND STORAG

Quick Summary

The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation at Philadelphia has issued a Solicitation for Specialized Shipping and Storage Containers (PSC 8145). This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside and requires the manufacturing, testing, and inspection of containers according to specific NAVAIR drawings and military standards. Proposals are due by February 26, 2026.

Scope of Work

This solicitation requires the provision of specialized aluminum shipping and storage containers. Key technical requirements include:

• Manufacturing, testing, and inspection per NAVAIR drawing (30003) 1930AS100 (latest revision) and referenced specifications.
• Specific desiccant requirements and replacement of cadmium plating with electrodeposited alkaline Zinc-Nickel Alloy.
• Unique Identification (UID) marking per Mil-STD-130 and drawing (80132) 15930.
• Adherence to AWS welding standards (D1.1, D1.2, D1.3, D1.6) with detailed cleaning, deoxidizing, and sealing procedures.
• Use of only approved shock mounts; no substitutions without written permission.
• Exterior surface finishing via glass bead blasting and specific painting requirements (MIL-P-53022, MIL-P-53030, TT-P-664, MIL-E-52891B primers; MIL-C-46168, MIL-E-52891, TT-E-527, TT-E-529 topcoats).
• Packaging in accordance with MIL-STD 2073.

Contract & Timeline

• Type: Solicitation
• Set-Aside: Total Small Business
• Product Service Code: 8145 - Specialized Shipping And Storage Containers
• Response Due: February 26, 2026, 6:00 PM EST
• Published: February 21, 2026

Key Requirements & Evaluation

This opportunity emphasizes strict adherence to technical specifications and quality assurance.

• Source Approval: New manufacturers must undergo source approval by the design activity. Contact the buyer for Source Approval Request (SAR) procedures. Pre-award surveys and post-award conferences may be required.
• First Article Testing (FAT): Contractors are responsible for all costs associated with FAT submission and shipment. One unit of CAGE (30003) Part Number 1930AS100 (latest revision) must be delivered within 120 calendar days to designated test facilities in Lakehurst, NJ, or Picatinny Arsenal, NJ. The government estimates FAT costs at $10,000, which will be added to offeror prices if testing is required. FAT includes visual, dimensional, leak, 18-inch free fall drop, and form/fit checks. Some FAT samples may be destroyed during testing, while others may be returned and considered production items if refurbished and approved.
• FAT Waiver: A waiver of FAT requirements may be granted for offerors who have previously supplied identical production articles within three years, using the same production location, facilities, processes, and approved subcontractors, provided no prior material review board dispositions or rejections occurred. Offerors requesting a waiver must submit two prices: one with FAT and one without.
• Production Leak Test: All production containers must pass a 100% leak test after an 18-inch free fall drop.

Additional Notes

For drawing access or Source Approval Request inquiries, contact the buyer.

• Contact: CASEY.STOCK@DLA.MIL, 215-737-0543