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, under the Department of Defense, has issued a Presolicitation for Specialized Shipping and Storage Containers (NSN 6K-8145-016614616-H5). This opportunity is for the acquisition of one (1) unit of this item, with delivery FOB origin. A critical requirement is engineering source approval by the design control activity due to unique design capabilities, engineering skills, and manufacturing/repair knowledge held by existing qualified sources. Responses are due by July 28, 2026.
Scope of Work
This presolicitation is for NSN 6K-8145-016614616-H5, requiring one unit. The core of this requirement is the necessity for engineering source approval. The design control activity maintains quality, and existing qualified sources possess unique design capabilities, engineering skills, and manufacturing/repair knowledge. These approved sources retain data rights, manufacturing/repair knowledge, or technical data not economically available to the Government, which is essential for maintaining the part's quality.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Presolicitation
- Product Service Code: 8145 (Specialized Shipping And Storage Containers)
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Response Due: July 28, 2026, at 04:00 AM Z
- Published: June 12, 2026, at 12:49 PM Z
Qualification Requirements
An alternate source must undergo qualification in accordance with the design control activity's procedures, which must be approved by the cognizant Government engineering activity. This qualification process is crucial for any potential new suppliers.
Contact Information
For inquiries, contact MAKAYLA HAUSER at MAKAYLA.HAUSER@DLA.MIL or (445)737-3493.