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81--SHIPPING AND STORAG

DEPT OF DEFENSE, Pennsylvania · DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY · DLA AVIATION AT PHILADELPHIA, PA
Verified 12 h agoAmended Jun 22
Responses dueMon, Jul 202:00 PM ET · Pennsylvania timeClosed
PostedMon, Jun 225 amendments, last Sep 16
Solicitation no.SPRPA1-26-R-VC05SAM.gov
Set-asideNoneOpen to all firms

What the agency is buying

by RFPFinder from the notice and attachments; the solicitation governs

The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) is purchasing container shells made of polyethylene via rotational molding. The contract type is not specified, and offers will be evaluated based on factors promoting competition.

Scope

  • Polyethylene container shells.
  • Manufactured via rotational molding.
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Documents · 5 items, 5 files
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    Amendment to October 15th.PDF289 KB · 2 pages
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    https://www.neco.navy.mil/biz_ops/840-v5soln.aspx?soln=SPRPA126RVC050002external link
  • DOC
    https://www.neco.navy.mil/biz_ops/840-v5soln.aspx?soln=SPRPA126RVC050001external link
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    https://www.neco.navy.mil/biz_ops/840-v5soln.aspx?soln=SPRPA126RVC05external link
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Details

Place of performance
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania
Buyer type
Federal
Notice type
Solicitation
Solicitation no.
SPRPA1-26-R-VC05
Category
Supplies & Equipment
NAICS
NAICS 332439 (Other Metal Container Manufacturing): 24 open RFPs
Size standard
600 employees SBA table, NAICS 332439
PSC
PSC 8145 (SPECIALIZED SHIPPING AND STORAGE CONTAINERS): 6 open RFPs
NSN
7540-01-152-8070 from attachment p.1
Part number
838E001 from notice
Approved sources
Container Research Corporation from notice
Local presence
Not required
Amendments
5, last Sep 16
Contact
Electronic Mail: MAKAYLA.HAUSER@DLA.MIL
Office
DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY · DLA AVIATION AT PHILADELPHIA, PA
Email
MAKAYLA.HAUSER@DLA.MIL

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Key dates

Mon, Jun 22Posted
Not statedQuestions due
Oct 15 Mon, Jul 20 · 2:00 PM ETResponses due · closed
Amendment 1
Wed, Jun 24
Amendment 2
Fri, Jul 24
Amendment 3
Wed, Sep 16
Amendment 4
Wed, Sep 16
Amendment 5
Wed, Sep 16
Closed
Thu, Oct 8

Change log

verified Thu, Oct 8 · 12:30 AM ET
  1. Posted · SolicitationMon, Jun 22 · 2:12 AM ET
  2. Amendment · New version of the notice posted at the sourceWed, Jun 24 · 4:33 AM ET
  3. Amendment · New version of the notice posted at the sourceFri, Jul 24 · 2:28 AM ET
  4. Deadline moved · Mon, Jul 20, 2026 · 2:00 PM ET → Thu, Aug 13, 2026 · 2:00 PM ETFri, Jul 24 · 2:28 AM ET
  5. Amendment · New version of the notice posted at the sourceWed, Sep 16 · 7:00 AM ET
  6. Deadline moved · Thu, Aug 13, 2026 · 2:00 PM ET → Thu, Oct 15, 2026 · 2:00 PM ETWed, Sep 16 · 7:00 AM ET
  7. Amendment · New version of the notice posted at the sourceWed, Sep 16 · 7:03 AM ET
  8. Amendment · New version of the notice posted at the sourceWed, Sep 16 · 4:08 PM ET
  9. Deadline moved · Thu, Oct 15, 2026 · 2:00 PM ET → Mon, Jul 20, 2026 · 2:00 PM ETWed, Oct 7 · 12:33 AM ET
  10. ClosedThu, Oct 8 · 12:30 AM ET
  11. Deadline moved · Mon, Jul 20, 2026 · 2:00 PM ET → Thu, Oct 15, 2026 · 2:00 PM ETThu, Oct 8 · 12:31 AM ET
  12. Deadline moved · Mon, Jul 20, 2026 · 2:00 PM ET → Thu, Oct 15, 2026 · 2:00 PM ETThu, Oct 8 · 12:31 AM ET
  13. Deadline moved · Thu, Oct 15, 2026 · 2:00 PM ET → Mon, Jul 20, 2026 · 2:00 PM ETThu, Oct 8 · 12:32 AM ET

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81--SHIPPING AND STORAG

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|A |810724|A| 1| · 3. REQUIREMENTS 3.1 One third (1/3) unit of desiccant (MIL-D-3464, Type II nondusting) per cubic foot of container interior volume shall be placed in desiccant holder of each container at time of shipment.

3.2 Reference to Cadmium plating shall be deleted and the following substituted: "Finish shall be electrodeposited alkaline Zinc-Nickel Alloy in accordance with ASTM B 841 Class 1, Type B, Grade 3." All containers must be affixed with a nameplate that includes a Unique Identification (UID) marking as referenced in the drawing package Drawing ;(08132) 15930; and IAW Mil-STD-130 latest revision. The contractor shall contact NAVICP code ;BUYER ON PAGE ONE; or code 0771.10 for the alphanumeric sequential serial number group that makes up part of the UID. The UIDwill be included on the nameplate in data matrix format.

Contact code ;BUYER ON PAGE ONE; or code N241.10 to arrange for First Article Test location Welding and welder qualifications shall meet current AWS D1.2 standards. Additionally, cleaning preperations shall be in accordance with MIL-C-5541 and the cleaning paragraph located in the welding requirements section of the contract 3.3 Welding and welder qualifications shall be in accordance with AWS D1.1 for steel, AWS D1.2 or MIL-W-22248,Class 4 for aluminum, AWS D1.3 for sheet steel and AWS D1.6 for stainless steel. Proper controls shall be used to prevent melt through or burn through.

For aluminum, filler for welding 6061 alloy shall be 4043: filler for welding 5000 series alloys to themselves or to 6061 shall be 5356 or 5556. In addition,welding and weld inspection shall include:

  1. Visual inspection shall include 5X (5power) magnification when a suspect condition is to be examined beyond the capability of normal vision.
  2. Critical and major welds may be subjected to further non destructive testing (such as dye penetrant inspection)as prescribed by the buying activity.
  3. Proper documentation shall be available for review by Government personnel.

3.4 WORK INSTRUCTIONS. Work instructions shall be posted at theoperator's work station giving procedures to control the welding process, i.e., filler material, weld size, electrical and gas characteristics, including flow rate. 3.5 MATERIALS AND MATERIALS CONTROL.

The quality program shall assure that the materials used in fabrication or processing, i.e., base metals and weld filler material, be inspected and conform to the applicable physical, chemical and other technical requirements (supplier's certification is sufficient). 3.6 CONTROLS. Weld filler materials shall be clearly identified and segregated from each other both when in storage and at the work station.

Work station environment shall be controlled to prevent conditions adverse to proper gas shielding. 3.7 CLEANING. Parts to be welded shall be cleaned to remove surface soils such as oils, waxes, grease, inks, etc. except that uninhibited alkaline solutions such as sodium hydroxide shall NOT be used.

3.8 DEOXIDIZING. The cleaned parts shall be chemically deoxidized NO MORE THAN 10 DAYS PRIOR TO WELDING to remove thick surface oxide films. (If the material or work is exposed to an outdoor environment, this time limit shall be reduced to a maximum of 3 days, to account for atmospheric effects.) Mechanical cleaning methods shall be applied just prior to the actual start of welding, to remove any reoxidation or residual thin oxide films.

3.8.1 CHEMICAL TREATMENT. An acid deoxidizing treatment shall be applied by either immersion or brushing/wiping. Deoxidizers acceptable for use shall include nitric acid, sulfuric chromic, phosphoric chromic, or equivalent solutions.

Sodium hydroxide solutions shall not be used. Care shall be taken to assure 100% solution coverage of the area to be welded. To allow an adequately sized deoxidized area for good welding, the solution shall be applied to an area extending at least 2 inches from the weld site, or ending at any closer adjacent edge.

3.8.2 MECHANICAL MEANS. Immediately prior to welding, mechanical cleaning methods shall be applied to the weld areas previously chemically treated to assure removal of residual or reformed oxides, if any. Acceptable methods of mechanical cleaning include stainless steel wire brushing, scraping, filing, or sanding.

However, abrasives containing iron and its oxides, steel wool and wire, and copper alloy based wire, which may become embedded with galvanically active metals and accelerate corrosion of aluminum alloys shall NOT be used. Mechanical methods shall be vigorous enough to adequately remove any residual oxide films, but gentle enough to avoid forming an excessively rough surface in the comparatively soft metal underneath. When a First Article is required, the contractor shall submit a paper copy of the drawings (size 11" X 17"), contracts and approved ECP's ECO's, deviations waivers, and modifications in the records recepticle or inside the container submitted for the First Article.

Each container shall be assigned a serial number using the following convention, "contract#_no_dashes-000X". For example, "SPRPA125CEG35-0001", "SPRPA125CEG35-0002", and so on. FOR FMS CONTAINER BUYS NAMEPLATE "PROPERTY OF" STATEMENT WILL DIFFER.

CONTACT BUYER ON PAGE 1 FOR UPDATED NAMEPLATE INFORMATION. 4. QUALITY ASSURANCE 4.1 The tests to be performed under the First Article approval clause (FAR 52.209-4) of the contract are listed below.

4.1.1 Dimensional test (special) ;Applies; 4.1.2 Requirements of: ;(05259) 838E001; 4.1.3 Form: ;Applies; 4.1.4 Fit: ;Applies; 4.1.5 Function ;Applies; 4.1.6 Compliance with drawing ( ;05259; ) ;838E001; , Revision ;Latest; and specifications referenced therein. 4.2 In addition to the above tests, the First Article(s) to be delivered hereunder shall also be subjected to those tests which will demonstrate that the article(s) comply with contract requirements requirements. 4.3 The contractor shall be responsible for providing the necessary parts and repair of the First Article Sample(s) during testing.

4.4 The cost of the Government testing effort set forth in this solicitation is estimated to be $ ;12000; for the first article testing. This cost factor will be added, for solicitation purposes, to the price of all offerors for whom the government will require such testing. 4.5 Disposition of FAT samples 4.5.1 ;Zero (0); Sample(s) shall not be returned to the contractor because they shall be destroyed during testing.

4.5.2 ;All; Unless otherwise provided for in the contract, sample(s) shall be returned to the contractor and may be considered as production items under the contract provided the sample(s) can be refurbished to ready for issue condition and provided the sample(s) have inspection approval from the cognizant DCMC QAR. Sample(s) may be shipped as production items only after all other units required under the contract have been produced and are ready for shipment. ;N/A; Sample(s) shall be returned to the contractor but shall not be considered as production due. 4.6 Test Sample Coating Instructions 4.6.1 Samples are to be unpainted.

Corrosive areas are to be coated with a light preservative.This paragraph does NOT apply to shipping containers. 4.7 FAT Approval Criteria 4.7.1 FAR 52.209-4 applies (A) The contractors shall deliver ;One (1); ; unit(s) of the following CAGE ( ;05259; ; ) Part Number ;838E001; ; , Revision ;Latest; ; within ;120; ; calendar days from the date of this contract to the Government at ;Contact BUYER ON PAGE ONE to Arrange Testing Location; ; Marking of test sample(s) shipping container shall be as follows, citing this contract number: "FOR FIRST ARTICLE TESTING. NOT RFI MATERIAL.

DO NOT TAKE UP IN STOCK CONTRACT NUMBER:____________" For First Article Test, the shipping documentation shall contain this contract number and lot/item identification. The characteristics that the First Article must meet and the testing requirements are specified elsewhere in this contract. (B) Upon shipment of First Article sample(s), two

  1. copies of the Material Inspection and Receiving Report (DD Form 250) bearing the QAR's signature and indication of preliminary inspection shall be forwarded to the NAVICP- Philadelphia code cited in Block 10.a of SF33, with duplicate copies to NAVICP code 072 and to the designated test facility.

The envelopes shall be clearly marked: "DO NOT OPEN IN MAIL ROOM". Within ;90; ; days after receipt of the samples, the test site shall complete testing/evaluation and submit two

  1. copies of their test report with conclusions and recommendations to the NAVICP code cited in Block 10.a of the SF33.

(C) Within ;120; ; calendar days after the Government receives the First Article, the contracting officer shall notify the contractor, in writing, of the approval, conditional approval, or disapproval of the First Article. The notice of approval, conditional approval, or disapproval shall not relieve the contractor from complying with all requirements of the specifications and all other terms and conditions of this contract. A notice of conditional approval shall state any further action required of the contractor.

A notice of disapproval shall cite reasons for disapproval. (D) If the First Article is disapproved, the contractor, upon Government request, shall submit an additional First Article for testing. After each request, the contractor shall make any necessary changes, modifications, or repairs to the First Article or select another First Article for testing.

All costs related to these tests are to be borne by the contractor, including any and all costs for additional tests following a disapproval. The contractor shall furnish any additional First Article to the Government under the terms and conditions and within the time specified by the Government. The Government shall act on this First Article within the time limit specified in paragraph (B) above.

The Government reserves the right to require an equitable adjustment of the contract price for any extension of the delivery schedule or for any additional costs to the Government related to these tests. (E) If the contractor fails to deliver any First Article on time, or the contracting officer disapproves any First Article, the contractor shall be deemed to have failed to make delivery within the meaning of the default clause of this contract (F) Unless otherwise provided in the contract, the contractor -

  1. May deliver the approved First Article as part of the contract quantity, provided it meets all contract requirements for acceptance and was not consumed or destroyed in testing: and
  2. Shall remove and dispose of any First Article from the Government test facility at the contractors expense.

(G) If the Government does not act within the time specified in paragraph (B) or (C) above the contracting officer shall, upon timely written request from the contractor, equitably adjust under the changes clause of this contract the delivery or performance dates and/or the contract price, and any other contractual term affected by the delay. (H) The contractor is responsible for providing operating and maintenance instructions, spare parts support, and repair of the First Article during any First Article test. (I) Before First Article approval, the acquisition of materials or components for, or the commencement of production of, the balance of the contract quantity is at the sole risk of the contractor.

Before First Article approval, the costs thereof shall not be allocable to this contract for

  1. progress payments, or
  2. termination settlements if the contract is terminated for the convenience of the Government (J) The contractor shall produce both the First Article and the production quantity at the same facility and shall submit a certification to this effect with each First Article.

(K) The contractor shall provide specific written notification to the procuring contracting officer informing him/her of the shipment of any article(s) furnished in accordance with this clause. Such notification must be addressed to the attention of the NAVICP code specified in Block 10.a of the SF33, with copies to NAVICP code 072 and to the testing activity. Failure to provide such notification shall excuse the Government from any delay in performing First Article Testing and informing the contractor of the results thereof.

(L) Fourteen

  1. days prior to shipment of First Article Samples, the contractor shall notify the designated test facility in writing of the anticipated shipping date, with an information copy to the PCO, NAVICP Philadelphia, Attn: (Cite code found in Block 10.a of the SF33).

The contractor shall also arrange for preliminary inspection of test samples by the DCMC/QAR. 4.8 Alternate Offers - Waiver of First Article Approval Requirements. (The following provisions supersede any waiver of First Article Approval Requirements terms set forth in clause 52.209-3 or 52.209-4 as appropriate) (A) Unless otherwise specified in the solicitation, the Naval Inventory Control Point reserves the right to waive the First Article Approval Requirements specified herein for offerors who have previously furnished identical production articles accepted by the Government or the Original Equipment Manufacturer/Prime Manufacturer.

An offeror requesting waiver of First Article Requirements shall submit evidence with its offer establishing that: (I) the last production unit was delivered within three

  1. years of the issue date of this solicitation, and (II) the production location to be used for this requirement is the same as used for the previous production run Additionally, the offeror shall submit a certification, to be executed by the officer or employee for the offer, stating that: (I) the articles to be provided will be produced using the same facilities, processes, sequences of operations and approved subcontractors as those previously delivered and accepted by the Government or the Original Equipment Manufacturer/Prime Manufacturer, and (II) the previous production units were manufactured without Material Review Board disposition or waiver/deviation request or rejection of pre-production samples for cause.

(NOTE: This certification concerns a matter within the jurisdiction of an agency of the United States and the making of a false, fictitious, or fraudulent certification may render the maker subject to prosecution under Title 18, United States Code, Section 1001.) (B) Offerors requesting waiver of First Article Approval Requirements under the provisions of this clause are cautioned to submit two prices for articles required herein - one that is based on compliance with the First Article Approval Requirements and one that is based on a waiver of such requirements. Where an offeror submits only one price and fails to clearly state that the price is based on waiver of the First Article Approval Requirements it will be deemed to be based on compliance with the First Article Approval Requirements (C) In the event of the First Article Approval Requirement is granted, the delivery schedule for the production items shall be reduced by the number of days designated for delivery of First Article Test unit plus the number of calendar days indicated for the government notification of conditional approval or approval. These requirements are specified in the quality assurance section of this solicitation.

If the offeror is unable to meet the desired schedule, he shall insert below the alternate delivery schedule he offers to the government. Offeror's Proposed Alternate Delivery Schedule (Based on Waiver of First Article Approval Requirements) Within Days: Item No. _______________ Quantity:_______ After Date of Contract:__________ 100% Production Leak Tests. Each container shall be prepared for testing by sealing all breathing devices and inserting pressurizing fittings and gauges.

The container shall be closed and sealed in a normal manner. The Pneumatic - Pressure Technique of Method 5009 of Federal Test Method Standard NO. 101C shall be used to detect leakage.

An initial pressure setting equal to 0.25 + 0.1-0 PSIG shall be used. After stabilization, pressure shall be monitored for thirty minutes. Any loss in pressure in excess of 0.05 PSIG (adjusted for changes in temperature and barometric pressure) shall be cause for rejection.

Any deformation of the container shell, while pressurized, which is greater than three quarters of an inch beyond its point at ambient pressure shall also be cause for rejection. ALL COSTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES RELATED TO THE FIRST ARTICLE TEST SUBMISSION CONTAINER SHIPMENT TO AND FROM THE FIRST ARTICLE TEST FACILITY ARE TO BE BORNE BY THE CONTRACTOR. First Article Testing (FAT) performed by the designated test facility shall include: - A visual and dimensional inspection performed in accordance with drawing package (05259) 838E001. - Initial Leak Test: An air pressure fitting shall be installed in place ofOne of the container's inspection ports.

The container shall be pressurized to0.25 +/- 0.05 psig. Allow the container to stabilize for 30 minutes. After the stabilization period, the pressure shall be monitored for 30 minutes.

Any pressure loss in excess of 0.05 psi shall be cause for rejection. - 18-inch Free Fall Drop Test: The unloaded container shall be raised to a Height of 18 inches in a horizontal attitude. It shall be released from a drop hook, free falling flat on the base to an unyielding surface. Any cracked welds, deformation, or damage to the container shall be cause for rejection. - Final Leak Test: This test to be performed in the same manner as previously described in "Initial leak Test" paragraph above. - Form and Fit Check (actual item): The end-item shall be placed in the container using the installation instructions provided.

Any inadequacies, fit issues or interferences shall be noted and recorded. The government is responsible to provide an item to perform the form and fit test. An item maybe shipped to the FAT facility location or, if the end-item cannot be moved,the FAT container may be shipped to an external location.

  1. PACKAGING- MIL-STD 2073 PACKAGING APPLIES AS FOUND ELSEWHERE IN THE SCHEDULE 6.

NOTES - NOT APPLICABLE

Clauses and provisions listed on the notice (25)

CONTACT INFORMATION · ITEM UNIQUE IDENTIFICATION AND VALUATION (JAN 2023) · HIGHER-LEVEL CONTRACT QUALITY REQUIREMENT · STOP-WORK ORDER (AUG 1989) · FMS DELIVERY AND SHIPPING INSTRUCTIONS · WIDE AREA WORKFLOW PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS (JAN 2023) · AND RECEVING REPORT (COMBO) · SCHEDULE · NAVY USE OF ABILITYONE SUPPORT CONTRACTOR - RELEASE OF OFFEROR INFORMATION (3-18)) · MANDATORY USE OF WORKFLOW PRO (WFP) MOD ASSIST MODULE · VALUE ENGINEERING (JUN 2020) · INTEGRITY OF UNIT PRICES (NOV 2021) · EQUAL OPPORTUITY FOR WORKERS WITH DISABILITIES (DEV 2026-O0040)(FEB 2026) · TRANSPORTATION OF SUPPLIES BY SEA (OCT 2024) · BUY AMERICAN-FREE TRADE AGREEMENTS-BALANCE OF PAYMENTS PROGRAM-BASIC (FEB 2024) · LIMITATION OF LIABILITY--HIGH-VALUE ITEMS (FEB 1997) · SECURITY PROHIBITIONS AND EXCLUSIONS (CLASS DEVIATION 2026-O0025)(FEB 2026) · BUY AMERICAN-FREE TRADE AGREEMENTS-BALANCE OF PAYMENTS PROGRAM CERTIFICATE-BASIC (FEB 2024)) · BUY AMERICAN--BALANCE OF PAYMENTS PROGRAM CERTIFICATE-BASIC (FEB 2024) · ALTERNATE A, ANNUAL REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS (DEVIATION 2026-O0043)(FEB 2026)) · ROYALTY INFORMATION (APR 1984) · NOTICE OF PRIORITY RATING FOR NATIONAL DEFENSE, EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS, ANDENERGY PROGRAM USE (APR 2008)) · ONLY ONE OFFER (DEVIATION 2026-O0048)(MAR 2026) · 838E001 · 838E001 DL

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