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 Specialized Shipping and Storage Containers (NSN 6K-8145-013567050-SY). This requirement is for 28 units and involves a critical engineering source approval process due to unique design capabilities and data rights held by approved sources. Responses are due July 13, 2026.
Scope of Work
This presolicitation is for the acquisition of 28 units of NSN 6K-8145-013567050-SY, TDP VER 021, REF NR 579E001, with delivery FOB Origin. A key aspect of this requirement is the need for engineering source approval by the design control activity to ensure part quality. The Government notes that existing unique design capability, engineering skills, and manufacturing/repair knowledge are held by qualified source(s), who also retain data rights or technical data not economically available to the Government.
Qualification Requirements
Any alternate source must qualify in accordance with the design control activity's procedures, as approved by the cognizant Government engineering activity. These qualification procedures must also be approved by the Government engineering activity having jurisdiction over the part in its intended application.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Presolicitation (for future acquisition)
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Response Due: July 13, 2026
- Published: May 28, 2026
Additional Notes
This notice serves as a preliminary announcement for an upcoming acquisition where source approval is a critical prerequisite for potential bidders. Interested parties should review the detailed requirements for qualification.