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 Department of the Navy, NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support, has issued a Request for Quotations (RFQ) for 60 units of Specialized Shipping and Storage Containers (NSN 6K-8145-002609562-YX). This opportunity is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside for newly manufactured spare parts. Offers are due by June 5, 2026, at 4:30 PM Local Time.
Scope of Work & Requirements
This solicitation seeks newly manufactured "SHIPPING AND STORAG" items, specifically containers with an NSN of 6K-8145-002609562-YX. Key technical requirements include:
- Material: High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) container shell.
- Manufacturing Process: Blow Molded.
- Packaging: In accordance with MIL-STD-2073.
- Desiccant: Required at one-third unit per cubic foot of container interior volume (MIL-D-3464, Type II nondusting).
- Marking: Unique Identification (UID) marking on the nameplate.
- Plating: Electrodeposited alkaline Zinc-Nickel Alloy (ASTM B 841 Class 1, Type B, Grade 3) replacing cadmium plating.
- Testing: A production lot test of five units will be performed by the local Quality Assurance Representative (QAR).
- Source Approval: Government Source Approval is mandatory prior to award. Offerors without approval must submit information as detailed in the NAVSUP WSS Source Approval Brochure.
Contract Details
- Type: Firm-Fixed-Price requirement.
- Quantity: 60 Each (EA) of NSN 6K-8145-002609562-YX.
- Delivery: FOB Origin, required within 90 days of award.
- Set-Aside: 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside.
- Place of Performance: Philadelphia, PA.
Submission & Evaluation
- Offers Due: June 5, 2026, by 4:30 PM Local Time. Quotes may be emailed.
- Evaluation Criteria: Offers will be evaluated based on both price and non-price factors, with non-price factors (capacity, delivery, past performance) considered more important than price.
- Validity: Proposals must remain valid for a minimum of 120 days.
- Qualification: Award is contingent upon the offeror, product/service, or manufacturer meeting qualification requirements per FAR clause 52.209-1.
Additional Notes
The Government possesses rights to the technical data, and the data package is complete with no restrictions. Interested parties can obtain military and federal specifications from the DoD Single Stock Point (DODSSP) or ASSIST-Online. This acquisition is subject to Free Trade Agreements and the World Trade Organization Government Procurement Agreement if relevant DFARS clauses are included. The Government is not using FAR Part 12 (Acquisition of Commercial Items) for this solicitation, but interested parties may identify their capability to satisfy the requirement with a commercial item within 15 days of the original notice.
Contact: Katlyn M. Galetto at (215)697-6549 or katlyn.m.galetto.civ@us.navy.mil.