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. This is an unrestricted negotiated Request for Proposal (RFP) seeking items identified by NIIN 014609393. Offers are due by July 13, 2026, at 02:00 PM local time.
Scope of Work
This solicitation is for the procurement of "SHIPPING AND STORAG" items, specifically specialized containers. Key technical requirements detailed in Section C include:
- Container Shell Material: Aluminum, fabricated.
- Drawing Number: (81996) 8145PK900100 (latest revision).
- Wiring: Must use SAE-AS22759 wire; MIL-W-81381 wire is prohibited.
- Compliance: 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 requirements are outlined in Section D.
- Quality Assurance: Section E details inspection, acceptance, painting requirements, and First Article Testing (FAT) procedures and criteria. FAT is specifically required for item 0001AB.
Contract Details
- Type: Negotiated Request for Proposal (RFP).
- Solicitation Number: SPRPA1-26-R-VB75.
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted (Item 5a).
- Place of Performance: Philadelphia, PA, United States.
- Estimated Value: No specific value stated, but awards will not exceed fair and reasonable prices.
Submission & Evaluation
- Offers Due: July 13, 2026, at 02:00 PM local time.
- Submission: Proposals must be submitted to the address specified in Item 8 of the solicitation.
- Evaluation Factors:
- Primary: Past Performance.
- Secondary: Price.
- Technical Acceptability: Requires compliance with solicitation instructions, no exceptions taken, and an approved Source Approval Request (SAR) or SAR waiver. Engineering source approval by the design activity is required for item 0001AA.
Additional Notes
Offerors are advised to contact the buyer for Source Approval Request procedures and drawing access. The solicitation incorporates numerous FAR and DFARS clauses covering various aspects of the contract.