8145 - NSN 6KH 8145 016703427 RQ, P/N 85000152-2, shipping and storag

DLA Aviation Philadelphia is seeking contractors to manufacture a specific shipping and storage item with National Stock Number 6KH 8145 016703427 RQ and Part Number 85000152-2. The Defense Logistics Agency Aviation intends to solicit and potentially negotiate with a limited number of responsible sources under FAR 6.302-1 authority. Key contract requirements include providing labor, materials, and facilities necessary for manufacturing the specified item, with the government noting they currently lack the data required to perform the manufacture. All interested sources may submit capability statements in response to this notice, with proposals received within 5 days of publication potentially being considered. The primary point of contact for this opportunity is Gia Pantaleo, who can be reached at Gia.Pantaleo@dla.mil, and contractors will need to undergo an engineering source approval process by the design activity to ensure part quality.

This pre-solicitation notice does not indicate a specific set-aside designation and provides no details about potential award values or precise quantities. The procurement falls under NAICS Category 332439 for Other Metal Container Manufacturing and PSC Category 8145 for Specialized Shipping and Storage Containers. Potential contractors must be prepared for a rigorous source approval procedure, with DLA Aviation indicating they will not delay award while source approval is pending. The time required for approving a new source is typically such that an award cannot be postponed waiting for approval. Contractors who have not previously manufactured this item for DLA Aviation Philadelphia are encouraged to contact the buyer to understand Source Approval Request procedures. The opportunity was posted on February 27, 2025, with responses due by March 5, 2025, presenting a relatively short window for potential bidders to express interest.