The Department of Defense, through the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation at Philadelphia, PA, is soliciting proposals for the manufacturing and supply of specialized shipping and storage containers, specifically aluminum containers, under the NAICS code 332439. The procurement emphasizes the need for engineering source approval to ensure quality, with a requirement for a pre-award survey and potential post-award conference for new manufacturers. These containers are critical for military logistics, necessitating adherence to stringent quality and testing standards, including First Article Testing and compliance with various military specifications. Interested small businesses must contact Gia Pantaleo at 215-737-2249 or via email at GIA.PANTALEO@DLA.MIL for further details, with proposals due by the specified deadline.