8145 - NSN 6KH 8145 013567049 SY, P/N 578E001, SHIPPING AND STORAG, for the GE F414-400 Engine

The Defense Logistics Agency Aviation (DLA Aviation) in Philadelphia is seeking contractors to manufacture a specific shipping and storage item with National Stock Number (NSN) 6KH 8145 013567049 SY, specifically for the GE F414-400 Engine. The procurement will involve labor, materials, and facilities necessary to produce the specified item, with the government intending to solicit and negotiate with only one source or a limited number of sources under FAR 6.302-1 authority. All responsible sources may express interest and provide capability statements in response to this notice, with proposals received within 5 days of publication potentially being considered. Notably, this item requires engineering source approval by the design activity to maintain part quality, and contractors who have not previously manufactured this item for DLA Aviation Philadelphia will need to follow source approval request procedures. The primary point of contact for inquiries is Gia Pantaleo, who can be reached at Gia.Pantaleo@dla.mil.

The pre-solicitation notice indicates no specific set-aside designation for this contract opportunity. While the exact award value is not specified, the contract is focused on a specialized shipping and storage container for a military engine component. The government will not delay award while source approval is pending, and the typical approval time for a new source is expected to be sufficiently quick to avoid award delays. Contractors interested in becoming an approved source must contact the buyer to understand the source approval request procedures. The opportunity was posted on February 27, 2025, with responses due by March 5, 2025, and is categorized under NAICS code 332439 for Other Metal Container Manufacturing and PSC code 8145 for Specialized Shipping and Storage Containers.