81--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 issued a Solicitation (SPRPA1-26-R-VB07) for Specialized Shipping and Storage Containers (NSN 6K-8145-013574414-SY). This procurement is for 28 units of a flight-critical item requiring Government source approval. The opportunity is Unrestricted. The response date was April 15, 2026, however, the opportunity was published on May 6, 2026.
Scope of Work
This solicitation is for the acquisition of 28 units of NSN 6K-8145-013574414-SY, identified by CLIN 0001 and NIIN 013574414. Key requirements include:
- MIL-STD-2073 packaging.
- Compliance with Item Unique Identification and Valuation (JAN 2023) clause (252.211-7003).
- First Article Test (FAT) is required for item 0001AB, with an estimated cost of $15,000.00.
- Quality Assurance mandates a 100% Production Leak Test and other tests specified in Section E.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sealed Bid (IFB) Solicitation (SPRPA1-26-R-VB07)
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted
- Response Due: April 15, 2026, at 2:00 PM local time (extended from April 7, 2026).
- Published: May 6, 2026.
- Rated: DPAS (DO-C9).
Evaluation
Award will be based on Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable (WSSTERMMZO4) and Evaluation Factors for Award (WSSTERMDLAMZO7). Past performance is considered more important than price. Source Approval Request (SAR) is mandatory for technical acceptability.
Important Notes
This item is flight critical and requires engineering source approval by the design control activity. Only previously approved sources were solicited. New sources must qualify in accordance with the design control activity's procedures, approved by the cognizant Government engineering activity. Offerors not currently approved must submit detailed information as per NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support (NAVSUP WSS) Source Approval Information Brochures (Spares: https://www.navsup.navy.mil/NAVSUP-Enterprise/NAVSUP-Weapon-Systems-Support/Business-Opps/). Failure to provide required SAR data will result in offers not being considered. If source approval cannot be processed in time, award may proceed based on Fleet support needs.
Contact: CASEY STOCK, APAC.40, at CASEY.STOCK@DLA.MIL or (215)737-0543.