8145 - NSN 6KH 8145 011481369 VH, CONTAINER, SHIPPING, qty 3 EA

The Defense Logistics Agency Aviation Philadelphia is seeking eligible contractors to manufacture shipping containers under NSN 6KH 8145 011481369 VH, Part Number 379E001, with a quantity of 3 units. The agency intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source or a limited number of responsible sources under FAR 6.302-1 authority, as the government does not possess the necessary data to perform the required manufacture. Contractors must be approved sources to be solicited, and engineering source approval by the design activity is required to maintain part quality. Companies interested in expressing capability and those seeking to become approved sources must contact the buyer at Gia.Pantaleo@dla.mil for Source Approval Request procedures. Responses to this sources sought notice must be submitted within 5 days after publication, with the due date of July 22, 2025, and the government reserves sole discretion in determining whether to compete the proposed contract.

This procurement does not utilize any set-aside designations and falls under NAICS code 332439 for Other Metal Container Manufacturing and PSC code 8145 for Specialized Shipping and Storage Containers. The contract opportunity specifies a quantity of 3 units of the shipping containers, though no specific award values or budget ranges are disclosed in the notice. The government emphasizes that DLA Aviation Philadelphia will not delay award while source approval is pending, indicating an expedited timeline for qualified contractors. The notice specifically states that the time required for approval of new sources typically prevents delaying awards, suggesting preference for already-approved manufacturers. No incumbent contractors or current service providers are identified in the solicitation documentation.