8145 - NSN 6KH 6KH 8145 011395622 LU, P/N SPD65E12-25-041, shipping and storag

The Defense Logistics Agency Aviation (DLA Aviation) in Philadelphia is seeking eligible contractors to manufacture a specific shipping and storage item with National Stock Number (NSN) 6KH 6KH 8145 011395622 LU, Part Number SPD65E12-25-041. The agency intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source or a limited number of responsible sources under FAR 6.302-1 authority. This pre-solicitation notice is a source sought notification for potential manufacturers, with all responsible sources invited to express interest and provide capability statements within 5 days of the notice's publication. The government currently does not possess the necessary data to perform the required manufacturing of the item. Potential contractors must understand that engineering source approval by the design activity is required to maintain part quality, and those who have not previously manufactured this item for DLA Aviation Philadelphia must contact the buyer to inquire about Source Approval Request procedures.

The pre-solicitation notice indicates no specific set-aside designations for this contract opportunity. There are no details provided about potential incumbent contractors or specific award values. Contractors interested in participating must contact the Point of Contact, Gia Pantaleo (Gia.Pantaleo@dla.mil), to initiate the source approval process. The posted date for this opportunity is April 30, 2025, with a response deadline of May 5, 2025. The procurement falls under the NAICS Category 332439 (Other Metal Container Manufacturing) and PSC Category 8145 (Specialized Shipping And Storage Containers). The government retains sole discretion in determining whether to compete the proposed contract based on the responses received, and they will not delay the award while source approval is pending.