81--SHIPPING AND STORAG

SOL #: SPRPA126RVB03Pre-Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSE
Defense Logistics Agency
DLA AVIATION AT PHILADELPHIA, PA
PHILADELPHIA, PA, 19111-5098, United States

Place of Performance

Place of performance not available

NAICS

Other Metal Container Manufacturing (332439)

PSC

Specialized Shipping And Storage Containers (8145)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Timeline

1
Posted
Mar 10, 2026
2
Last Updated
Apr 2, 2026
3
Response Deadline
May 18, 2026, 4:00 AM

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 is issuing a presolicitation for 286 units of NSN 6K-8145-012865679-V2, TDP VER 018, identified as Specialized Shipping and Storage Containers. This requirement is for a flight critical item that necessitates engineering source approval. The acquisition is restricted to previously approved sources due to unique design capabilities, data rights, and manufacturing knowledge. Unapproved sources must submit comprehensive source approval documentation with their proposals. Responses are due May 18, 2026.

Scope of Work

  • Acquisition of 286 units of NSN 6K-8145-012865679-V2, TDP VER 018.
  • Item is a specialized shipping and storage container.
  • Delivery is FOB Origin.
  • The item is flight critical and requires engineering source approval.

Contract & Timeline

  • Type: Presolicitation
  • Item: NSN 6K-8145-012865679-V2, TDP VER 018 (Specialized Shipping And Storage Containers)
  • Quantity: 286 EA
  • Set-Aside: Not applicable; restricted to approved sources.
  • Response Due: May 18, 2026
  • Published: April 2, 2026

Source Approval Requirements

  • Approved Sources: Only previously approved sources have been solicited.
  • Alternate Sources: Must qualify in accordance with the design control activity's procedures, approved by the cognizant Government engineering activity. The approval process is typically lengthy.
  • Submission for Unapproved Sources: Must submit detailed information as per NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support (NAVSUP WSS) Source Approval Information Brochures (Spares, Repair, Commercial Item Identification) along with their proposal. Links to these brochures are provided in the original notice.
  • Consequence of Non-Compliance: Offers lacking required source approval data will not be considered for award.
  • Urgency Clause: Award may proceed based on Fleet support needs if source approval cannot be processed in time.

Contact Information

People

Points of Contact

JILLIAN M. OCONNOR, APAC.39, EMAIL JILLIAN.OCONNOR@DLA.MILPRIMARY
JILLIAN.OCONNOR@DLA.MIL
(215)737-0550

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