ShippingAndStorage_End_Item_F100_NSN_8145014512435NZ_PN_P4078842
DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY.DLA AVIATION.DLA AVIATION OKLAHOMA CITY.DLA AVIATION AT OKLAHOMA CITY, OK · Response deadline: Thu, 12 Nov 2026
What the government is buying
DLA Aviation at Oklahoma City is soliciting offers for shipping and storage-related end items under National Stock Number 8145-01-451-2435NZ and Part Number P4078842. The classification code 8145 corresponds to specialized shipping and storage containers, which DLA Aviation procures to support military aircraft parts and aerospace equipment logistics. These items are essential for protecting sensitive aviation components during transport and long-term storage, ensuring they meet military standards for readiness and preservation.
This is a supply contract for finished end items rather than manufacturing or services. Bidders should expect to provide COTS or MIL-spec compliant products that DLA can distribute through its supply chain to military aviation maintenance facilities worldwide.
Key facts
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | DLA Aviation at Oklahoma City, OK |
| Notice type | Solicitation |
| Solicitation number | SPRTA127R2149 |
| NAICS | 336412 — Aircraft Engine and Engine Parts Manufacturing |
| Set-aside | None (unrestricted competition) |
| Response deadline | November 12, 2026, 3:00 PM CT |
| Place of performance | Not specified in notice; see the solicitation |
Note: The NAICS 336412 classification reflects DLA Aviation's standard coding for aerospace-related supply contracts, even when the specific procurement is for containers and storage equipment rather than engine components.
Who can bid
This solicitation is unrestricted — any responsible offeror, large or small, can submit a bid. There is no small business set-aside, no HUBZone preference, no SDVOSB or 8(a) designation applied to this procurement.
Given the full and open competition, small businesses will compete directly with large defense contractors and established DLA suppliers. However, DLA's Supplier Portal and procurement systems remain accessible to small vendors who can meet the technical and delivery requirements.
To bid, you must be registered in SAM.gov with active registration valid through the award period. Past performance with DLA or comparable federal aviation supply contracts will strengthen your proposal but is not explicitly required in this notice.
How to put together a competitive bid
First, obtain the full solicitation package through SAM.gov or DLA's Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS) to review the exact technical specifications, inspection requirements, and delivery schedule. NSN 8145 items typically require compliance with MIL-STD-129 (military marking), MIL-STD-2073 (packaging), and possibly specific corrosion prevention or environmental sealing standards — see the solicitation for applicable specs.
As an unrestricted competition against likely experienced DLA vendors, small businesses should emphasize:
- Proven supply chain reliability: DLA Aviation prioritizes on-time delivery and fill-rate performance. Document your inventory position, manufacturing lead times, and contingency sourcing.
- Past performance documentation: If you have previous DLA, military, or aerospace container contracts, prepare CPARS or commercial references. Without federal past performance, highlight comparable private-sector aviation or precision equipment packaging experience.
- Quality certifications: ISO 9001 or AS9100 registration, if held, differentiates your proposal. The solicitation may require specific quality assurance plans.
- Pricing strategy: Research historical DIBBS award data for similar NSN 8145 items to benchmark your pricing. Large competitors may have volume advantages; consider whether teaming or subcontracting improves your position.
- Shipping and logistics: Oklahoma City is a DLA distribution hub — confirm your ability to deliver to the specified FOB point and accept the payment terms (typically DFAS Columbus, net 30).
Since place of performance is unspecified in this notice, verify whether delivery is to a DLA depot, direct to military customers, or from your facility — this affects pricing and scheduling.
Next steps
- Access the complete solicitation SPRTA127R2149 immediately on SAM.gov or through DIBBS to review specifications, quantities, and clauses.
- Confirm your SAM registration is active and complete.
- Note the firm deadline: November 12, 2026, at 3:00 PM Central Time — late proposals are inadmissible in DLA procurements.
- Submit questions through the designated solicitation Q&A process if specifications require clarification; allow adequate time for agency response before the deadline.
View the official notice on SAM.gov →