81--SHIPPING AND STORAG

The contract involves the procurement of five units of a specific part identified by NSN 6K-8145-003012987-YX, with contract data package version 004, and delivery terms set FOB origin. This part is subject to stringent engineering source approval by the designated design control activity to ensure that quality standards are upheld. The procurement must be from approved sources that possess specialized design capabilities, engineering skills, and manufacturing or repair knowledge crucial for maintaining part quality. These approved sources retain proprietary data rights and technical knowledge essential for production and repair, which are not economically accessible to the government. If an alternate source is proposed, it must undergo qualification in accordance with procedures approved by the relevant government engineering authority. The solicitation is issued by the Department of Defense, specifically the DLA Aviation office in Philadelphia, PA, with the solicitation number SPRPA126RVC06 and titled "81--SHIPPING AND STORAG." The posting date is June 4, 2026, with a response deadline of July 20, 2026. The contract falls under a presolicitation status and does not indicate a set-aside type or NAICS code. The point of contact is Jillian M. O’Connor of the APAC.39 office, reachable by phone or email for inquiries. The acquisition emphasizes strict control over design approval and source qualification to ensure that the government maintains high standards and access to specialized data for manufacture and repair of this unique part.