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) Aviation at Huntsville is soliciting proposals for specialized Shipping and Storage Containers (NSN: 8145-01-460-9393, Part Number: 8145PK900100-01). This requirement will be awarded as a five-year, Firm Fixed-Price Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract. This acquisition is a 100% Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) Set-Aside. Proposals are due by April 8, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide specialized shipping and storage containers to support Department of Defense logistics. Key technical requirements include:
- Quantities: A minimum of 198 units for the basic contract and a maximum of 990 units over the five-year IDIQ period.
- Packaging & Marking: Must comply with MIL-STD-2073-1, Codes, Appendix J, and include IUID markings per DFARS 252.211-7003.
- Logistics: Inspection and acceptance will occur at the origin, with deliveries designated as FOB Origin to Cherry Point, NC.
- Technical Data: The government holds rights to the technical data package; however, the data is restricted by the Arms Export Control Act.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed-Price IDIQ
- Duration: Five-year period of performance
- Set-Aside: Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB)
- Response Due Date: April 8, 2026, at 2:00 PM local time
- Place of Performance: Redstone Arsenal, AL (with delivery to Cherry Point, NC)
Evaluation
Award will be made on a Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable (LPTA) basis. Offerors must demonstrate the ability to meet all technical specifications and delivery schedules. Because this is considered a sole source requirement under the WOSB program, offerors may be required to submit "Other Than Certified Cost or Pricing Data" upon request.
Additional Notes
Access to the Technical Data Package (TDP) requires an active United States/Canada Joint Certification Program (JCP) certification due to export control restrictions. Requests for the TDP must be made via email to the primary contact using the DOD SAFE site.