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 has issued a Presolicitation for the acquisition or repair of NSN 6K-8145-016527287-HP, TDP VER 006, QTY 2 EA. This opportunity is for specialized shipping and storage containers and requires engineering source approval due to unique design capabilities and data rights held by existing qualified sources. Responses are due by July 13, 2026.
Scope of Work
This requirement is for the acquisition or repair of NSN 6K-8145-016527287-HP, with Technical Data Package (TDP) Version 006, for a quantity of 2 units, delivered FOB Origin. The part necessitates engineering source approval by the design control activity to maintain quality. The acquisition is restricted to approved sources due to their unique design capability, engineering skills, and manufacturing/repair knowledge. These approved sources retain data rights, manufacturing/repair knowledge, or technical data that is not economically available to the Government, and this information is essential for maintaining the part's quality.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Presolicitation (for acquisition/repair)
- Product/Service Code: 8145 (Specialized Shipping And Storage Containers)
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Response Due: July 13, 2026, at 04:00 AM UTC
- Published: May 28, 2026, at 12:09 PM UTC
Evaluation
Alternate sources interested in this opportunity must qualify in accordance with the design control activity's procedures. These qualification procedures must be approved by the cognizant Government engineering activity that has jurisdiction over the part in its intended application.
Additional Notes
This notice highlights a requirement for a specific part where existing qualified sources hold proprietary knowledge and data rights. Potential new sources must undergo a formal qualification process.