SHIPPING and STORG
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), specifically DLA Aviation at Huntsville, AL, is conducting market research through a Sources Sought Synopsis to identify potential manufacturing and supply sources for SHIPPING AND STORAG (NSN: 8145-01-460-9393, Part Number: 8145PK900100-01) in support of the ASD weapon system. This effort is currently being procured under Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) Program Sole Source procedures. Responses are due by January 28, 2026.
Scope of Work
The DLA seeks qualified sources capable of manufacturing and supplying specialized shipping and storage containers. The contractor will be responsible for all aspects of the manufacturing/production process, including recurring and nonrecurring engineering services, supply chain management, logistics, forecasting of parts, long-lead parts procurement, material forecasting, obsolescence issues, and final delivery of assets. The Government possesses rights to the technical data, and the data package is complete with no technical, engineering, tooling, or manufacturing restrictions.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- NAICS Code: 336413 (Aircraft Engine and Engine Part Manufacturing) with a 1250-employee size standard.
- Product Service Code (PSC): 8145 (Specialized Shipping And Storage Containers)
- Set-Aside: Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) Program Sole Source (FAR 19.1505)
- Response Due: January 28, 2026, 7:00 PM UTC
- Published: January 23, 2026
- Place of Performance: Redstone Arsenal, AL
Key Requirements & Notes
This Sources Sought is for informational and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation or a promise to issue one. The Government is interested in all businesses, including 8(a), small, small disadvantaged, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, Hubzone, and Women-Owned small business concerns. All contractors must meet prequalification requirements. Firms are encouraged to seek source approval via AvMC's public website (https://www.avmc.army.mil/Directorates/SRD/TechDataMgmt) to compete for future solicitations.
Export Control: This acquisition involves technical data restricted by the Arms Export Control Act or the Export Administration Act. Access to export-controlled data requires an active United States/Canada Joint Certification Program (JCP) certification for both the offeror and any sources of supply. DLA will not delay award for certification processing.