8145 - NSN: 6KD 8145 005226907 YX, P/N 102826/ 13414-033, SHIPPING AND STORAG and used on Common aircraft systems components, furnishings, in-flight refueling, tires, tubes, and parts.

The Defense Logistics Agency Aviation is seeking eligible contractors to manufacture specialized shipping and storage containers, specifically NSN 6KD 8145 005226907 YX, P/N 102826/13414-033, used for common aircraft systems components, furnishings, in-flight refueling equipment, tires, tubes, and related parts. DLA Aviation Philadelphia intends to solicit and negotiate with one source or a limited number of responsible sources under the sole-source authority of FAR 6.302-1. Key requirements include the provision of labor, material, and facilities necessary for manufacturing the specified item, and contractors must obtain engineering source approval from the design activity to ensure quality standards are maintained. The Government does not possess the manufacturing data required to produce this item internally, making contractor expertise critical to the procurement. Interested parties must submit capability statements by February 25, 2026, which is five days after the publication date of February 18, 2026. The Government reserves the right to determine whether to proceed with competitive solicitation based on responses received, and only approved sources will be invited to submit formal proposals.

This procurement carries no set-aside designation and does not identify any incumbent contractors or current sources of supply. The notice indicates that source approval may be required, particularly for new suppliers without prior manufacturing experience with DLA Aviation Philadelphia for this specific item; however, DLA Aviation will not delay contract award pending source approval completion. The pre-solicitation notice does not provide specific quantity requirements, award values, or budget ranges for this procurement. Contractors classified under NAICS 332439 (Other Metal Container Manufacturing) and those with experience in PSC 8145 (Specialized Shipping and Storage Containers) are encouraged to respond. The items are subject to the Free Trade Agreements Act and World Trade Organization Government Procurement Agreement provisions, meaning only eligible suppliers from approved countries may participate in the competition.