CHILLER ASSY,AIRCRA
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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, on behalf of the Department of Defense, has issued a Solicitation for CHILLER ASSY, AIRCRA (Product Service Code 1680 - Miscellaneous Aircraft Accessories And Components). This opportunity seeks suppliers for FAA-certified aircraft chiller assemblies. Proposals are due by February 13, 2026, at 8:30 PM EST.
Scope of Work
This solicitation is for the procurement of Chiller Assembly, Aircraft. Key requirements include:
- FAA Certification: Parts must be FAA-Certified and possess an FAA Authorized Release Certificate (FAA Form 8130-3 Airworthy Approval Tag).
- New Material Only: Only newly manufactured spares are acceptable; refurbished, remanufactured, or repaired material will be deemed ineligible.
- Approved Sources: Offers from non-government-approved sources of supply will be technically unacceptable. Distributors of approved sources MUST submit an authorized distributor letter.
- Quality Requirement: A higher-level contract quality requirement applies, specifically AS/EN/JISQ 9100 or equivalent.
- Critical Safety Items (CSI): DFARS clause 252.209-7010, Identification of Critical Safety Items, is incorporated by reference.
- Product Verification Testing: DLAD clause 52.?-9004 applies for items requiring government inspection and acceptance at the source.
- Drawings: Drawings are not available for this Request For Quote.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Notice ID: f7980377c82140ffa869997a8092c636
- Published: January 29, 2026
- Response Due: February 13, 2026, 8:30 PM EST
- Set-Aside: None specified.
- Authority: Issued under EAF Authority (formerly SEPA).
Submission & Evaluation
- Proposal Submission: Electronic versions of proposals should be emailed to antonio.fiocca@dla.mil in lieu of fax.
- IUID Exemption: DFARS clause 252.211-7003 (Item Unique Identification and Valuation) is deleted for this requirement, as these are non-CLSSA Foreign Military Sales (FMS) assets for customer countries and will not enter the DoD supply chain.
- Warranty: A 12-month warranty is required, with defects to be reported within 45 days of discovery.
Additional Notes
Offerors should review all incorporated clauses, including those related to Buy American, Small Business Subcontracting Plan, and Wide Area Workflow Payment Instructions.