CYLINDER,COMPRESSED

Quick Summary

The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation at Philadelphia, PA is issuing a Solicitation for Compressed Cylinders (Product Service Code 8120). This opportunity requires suppliers to provide FAA-Certified parts from government-approved sources, with a strict emphasis on newly manufactured spares only. Proposals are due by April 6, 2026.

Scope of Work & Requirements

This solicitation is for the procurement of compressed cylinders. Key requirements include:

• FAA Certification: Parts must be FAA-Certified and possess an FAA Authorized Release Certificate (FAA Form 8130-3 Airworthy Approval Tag).
• Approved Sources: Offers from non-government-approved sources of supply will be deemed technically unacceptable. Distributors of approved sources must submit an authorized distributor letter from the source.
• New Material Only: Only newly manufactured spares are acceptable; refurbished, remanufactured, or repaired material will not be considered.
• Critical Safety Items (CSI): DFARS clause 252.209-7010, Identification of Critical Safety Items, is incorporated by reference.
• Product Verification Testing: For items with government inspection at the source, DLAD clause 52.?-9004, Product Verification Testing, applies.
• Drawings: Drawings are not available for this Request For Quote.

Contract & Timeline

• Opportunity Type: Solicitation
• Set-Aside: None specified
• Published Date: March 20, 2026
• Response Due Date: April 6, 2026, 8:30 PM EDT

Submission Instructions & Clauses

• Proposal Submission: Electronic versions of proposals should be emailed to the buyer point of contact, antonio.fiocca@dla.mil, in lieu of facsimile proposals.
• IUID Exemption: For non-CLSSA Foreign Military Sales (FMS) spares, the Item Unique Identification and Valuation (IUID) requirement (DFARS 252.211-7003) is deleted. These assets are owned by FMS customer countries, not delivered to DoD, and will not enter the DoD supply chain.
• Other Clauses: Includes clauses for Item Unique Identification and Valuation (JAN 2023), Inspection of Supplies, Higher-Level Contract Quality Requirement (AS/EN/JISQ 9100 or equivalent), Wide Area Workflow Payment Instructions, Warranty of Supplies, Buy American-Free Trade Agreements-Balance of Payments Program, and Security Prohibitions and Exclusions.

Contact Information

For inquiries, contact ANTONIO.FIOCCA@DLA.MIL at 215-737-0118.