8145 - NSN 6KH 8145 015063245 SY, P/N 18466-100, SHIPPING AND STORAG
DLA Aviation Philadelphia is seeking contractors to manufacture a specific shipping and storage item (NSN 6KH 8145 015063245 SY, P/N 18466-100) used in support of the GE F414-400 Engine. The Defense Logistics Agency Aviation intends to solicit and potentially negotiate with only one source or a limited number of responsible sources under FAR 6.302-1 authority. Interested contractors must submit capability statements within 5 days of the notice's publication on March 3, 2025, with a response deadline of March 10, 2025. Engineering source approval is required to maintain part quality, and contractors who have not previously manufactured this item for DLA Aviation Philadelphia must contact the buyer (Gia.Pantaleo@dla.mil) to inquire about Source Approval Request procedures. The government retains sole discretion in determining whether to compete the proposed contract based on received responses.
The pre-solicitation notice indicates no specific set-aside designations for this contract opportunity. The procurement falls under NAICS Category 332439 for Other Metal Container Manufacturing and PSC Category 8145 for Specialized Shipping and Storage Containers. While no specific award value or budget range is mentioned, the solicitation suggests a focused procurement for a specialized component used in military aviation equipment. The government will not delay award while source approval is pending, and the typical approval process is expected to be concurrent with contract execution. Contractors must demonstrate capability to manufacture the precise specifications for the shipping and storage item, with an emphasis on meeting the technical requirements for the GE F414-400 Engine support system.
SPRPA125REG60 Defense Logistics Agency Aviation
3/3/25, 12:59 PM SHIPPING AND STORAG
The Defense Logistics Agency Aviation is seeking a manufacturer to produce specialized shipping and storage containers with specific material and manufacturing requirements. The solicitation calls for rotomolded plastic containers manufactured in accordance with Hardigg-Pelican drawing number 18466-100, with strict quality assurance and first article testing protocols. Contractors must comply with detailed specifications including unique identification marking, desiccant placement, and zinc-nickel alloy finishing. The contract requires a comprehensive first article testing process that involves dimensional testing, leak testing, drop tests, and form/fit verification. Interested contractors must submit their proposals by April 14, 2025, and must be prepared to provide one unit for initial testing within 120 calendar days of contract award.
The solicitation does not indicate a specific set-aside designation, meaning the opportunity is open to all qualified manufacturers. While no specific award value is explicitly stated, the government estimates $10,000 for first article testing, which will be added to pricing evaluations. The procurement is for a quantity that will be determined during the contract process, with potential for multiple units to be produced after successful first article approval. Contractors must be capable of manufacturing at a facility that can produce both the first article and subsequent production quantities, and must provide detailed documentation including operating instructions and spare parts support. The testing and potential production will likely occur at a location designated by the Naval Inventory Control Point, with the contractor responsible for all associated shipping and testing costs.
SPRPA125REG60 Defense Logistics Agency Aviation
3/14/25, 9:13 AM