The Department of Defense, through the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation at Philadelphia, is soliciting proposals for the procurement of shipping and storage containers, specifically aluminum containers, under the solicitation titled "81--BOX, SHIPPING AND ST." The contract requires compliance with stringent quality assurance standards, including engineering source approval, First Article Testing, and adherence to specific welding and material handling protocols. These containers are critical for the secure transport and storage of military supplies, ensuring their integrity and reliability in various operational contexts. Interested vendors should contact Gia Pantaleo at 215-737-2249 or via email at GIA.PANTALEO@DLA.MIL for further details, with proposals due within the specified timeline following the solicitation announcement.