CELL,FUEL,AIRCRAFT
Overview
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation at Philadelphia, PA has issued a solicitation for Aircraft Fuel Cells (CELL,FUEL,AIRCRAFT), classified under Airframe Structural Components (PSC 1560). This opportunity is for the procurement of critical safety items, specifically newly manufactured spares, with a strict requirement for government-approved sources of supply. Proposals are due May 7, 2026.
Scope of Work
This solicitation requires the supply of Aircraft Fuel Cells for P-8/P-3 platforms and other applications. Key requirements include:
- Newly manufactured spares only; refurbished, remanufactured, or repaired materials are unacceptable.
- Government-approved sources of supply are mandatory. Distributors must provide authorized distributor letters.
- Compliance with MIL-STD-130 for markings.
- Implementation of a robust Quality Control System meeting Mil-I-45208A, Mil-Q 9858, ISO-9000/9001/9002, or equivalent standards.
- Detailed Quality Control Documentation, test/repair procedures, and a Repair Quality Plan.
- Strict Purchased Material Control and Receiving Inspection processes, including dimensional data and material certifications.
- Failure Analysis and Corrective Action reporting.
- Control of Nonconforming Material and adherence to Internal Review Board (IRB) procedures for minor non-conformances (Government retains MRB authority for "AS-IS").
- Repair Assessment Testing may be conducted by the Government.
- Maintenance of comprehensive Historical Record Files for each Contract Line Item (CLIN).
- Packaging in accordance with MIL-STD 2073.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation (for procurement of goods)
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Proposal Due: May 7, 2026, 8:30 PM EDT
- Published: May 4, 2026
Evaluation
Offers will be deemed technically unacceptable if they are not from government-approved sources of supply or if they propose refurbished, remanufactured, or repaired material. Distributors must provide authorized letters. Compliance with specified quality standards and documentation requirements is critical.
Additional Notes
This solicitation is issued under EAF authority, with synopsis waived due to urgency (FAR 5.202(a)(2)). It incorporates DFARS clauses for Critical Safety Items (252.209-7010) and Contractor Business Systems (252.242-7005), and Procurement Note E05 (DLAD 46.292). Contact GINA.PALUMBO@DLA.MIL (Phone: 267-660-8638) for inquiries.