1680 - NSN 6KH 8145 015897584 B8, P/N 00201400000, container, shipping

The Defense Logistics Agency Aviation (DLA Aviation) in Philadelphia is seeking contractors to manufacture a specific shipping container with NSN 6KH 8145 015897584 B8 and Part Number 00201400000. The agency intends to solicit and potentially negotiate with only one source or a limited number of responsible sources under FAR 6.302-1, utilizing a non-competitive procurement approach. Contractors interested in this opportunity must be capable of providing the necessary labor, materials, and facilities to manufacture the specified container. The pre-solicitation notice requires potential sources to submit capability statements within 5 days of publication, with the understanding that the government retains sole discretion in determining whether to compete the contract. Engineering source approval by the design activity is mandatory to maintain part quality, and contractors who have not previously manufactured this item for DLA Aviation must contact the buyer to initiate source approval procedures.

This pre-solicitation notice does not have a specific set-aside designation and involves manufacturing in the Other Metal Container Manufacturing NAICS category (332439). No specific award value or budget range is disclosed in the document, and details about quantity are not explicitly stated. The opportunity is subject to Free Trade Agreements Act and World Trade Organization Government Procurement Agreement regulations. The procurement timeline indicates a posting date of March 6, 2025, with responses due by March 13, 2025. Potential contractors should note that DLA Aviation will not delay award while source approval is pending, and the typical approval process is expected to be concurrent with the procurement timeline. The point of contact for inquiries is Alana Berkheiser, who can be reached at alana.berkheiser@dla.mil for additional information about source approval request procedures.