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 (SPRPA1-26-R-VB75) for Specialized Shipping and Storage Containers (NIIN 014609393). This is an unrestricted, negotiated Request for Proposal (RFP) seeking items made of aluminum with specific technical and manufacturing requirements. Offers are due by July 13, 2026, at 02:00 PM local time.
Scope of Work
This solicitation is for "SHIPPING AND STORAG" items, specifically specialized containers. Key requirements include:
- Material: Aluminum container shell.
- Manufacturing: Fabricated process.
- Technical Specifications: Adherence to drawing number (81996) 8145PK900100 (latest revision). Use of SAE-AS22759 wire (prohibiting MIL-W-81381). Compliance with IPC/EIAJ-STD-001C if MIL-STD-454 is referenced.
- Processes: Specific requirements for welding, cleaning, deoxidizing, and glass bead blasting for surface finishing.
- Marking: Unique Item Identification (UID) marking is required.
- Packaging: MIL-STD-2073 packaging and specific marking requirements.
- Quality Assurance: Includes painting requirements and First Article Testing (FAT) procedures and criteria.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Negotiated Request for Proposal (RFP)
- Solicitation Number: SPRPA1-26-R-VB75
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted
- Published Date: June 16, 2026
- Offer Due Date: July 13, 2026, at 02:00 PM local time
Evaluation
Proposals will be evaluated primarily on past performance, followed by price. Technical acceptability requires full compliance with solicitation instructions, no exceptions taken, and an approved Source Approval Request (SAR) or SAR waiver.
Additional Notes
- A First Article Test (FAT) is required for item 0001AB.
- Engineering source approval by the design activity is required for item 0001AA.
- Offerors must contact the buyer for Source Approval Request procedures and drawing access.
- The solicitation includes numerous FAR and DFARS clauses.
- No contract will be awarded at greater than fair and reasonable prices.
Contact: Casey Stock, Casey.Stock@dla.mil, 610-737-1613.