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 is soliciting proposals for Specialized Shipping and Storage Containers (PSC 8145). This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside and requires engineering source approval for new manufacturers. Proposals are due by March 16, 2026.
Scope of Work
This solicitation is for the manufacturing, testing, and inspection of aluminum shipping and storage containers according to "Container Research Corporation" drawing number 05259 378E001. Key requirements include specific desiccant use, sealing compounds, Zinc-Nickel Alloy finish, Unique Identification (UID) marking, and adherence to detailed welding standards (AWS D1.1, D1.2, D1.3, D1.6, MIL-W-22248). The contractor is responsible for all necessary tooling.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Response Due: March 16, 2026, 6:00 PM UTC
- Published: February 20, 2026, 7:09 PM UTC
- Agency: DLA Aviation at Philadelphia, PA
Key Requirements & Evaluation
This item requires engineering source approval. New manufacturers must contact the buyer for Source Approval Request procedures, and a pre-award survey and post-award conference may be required.
First Article Testing (FAT) is mandatory, with an estimated cost of $10,000 added to the offeror's price. One FAT unit (CAGE 05259 Part Number 378E001) must be delivered within 120 calendar days of contract award. The Government will provide approval/disapproval within 120 days of FAT receipt.
Offerors may request a waiver for FAT if they have previously furnished identical production articles within three years, using the same production location and processes. If requesting a waiver, offerors must submit two prices: one with FAT and one without.
Additional Notes
The solicitation details specific cleaning, deoxidizing, and painting procedures for the containers, including MIL-STD 2073 packaging. All costs and responsibilities related to FAT submission and shipment are borne by the contractor. Contact: CASEY.STOCK@DLA.MIL, 2157370543.