FUEL CELL,AIRCRAFT
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 has issued a Solicitation for FUEL CELL, AIRCRAFT. This opportunity is for the procurement of miscellaneous aircraft accessories and components, specifically critical safety items (CSI). Offers are due by April 13, 2026, 8:30 PM EDT.
Scope of Work
This solicitation requires newly manufactured spares only; refurbished, remanufactured, or repaired material will not be accepted. For items other than P-8/P-3 Platform Commercial Items, offers from sources not Government-approved will be deemed technically unacceptable. Distributors of approved sources must provide an authorized distributor letter. The contractor must maintain a quality control system meeting standards such as Mil-I-45208A, Mil-Q-9858, or ISO-9000/9001/9002. Key requirements include MIL-STD-130 markings, detailed quality control documentation, purchased material control, receiving inspection, failure analysis, corrective action, and nonconforming material procedures. The contractor will also be responsible for maintaining historical record files for individual Contract Line Items (CLINs).
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Solicitation
- Product/Service Code: 1680 (Miscellaneous Aircraft Accessories And Components)
- Agency: DEPT OF DEFENSE / DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY / DLA AVIATION AT PHILADELPHIA, PA
- Set-Aside: None
- Response Due: April 13, 2026, 8:30 PM EDT
- Published Date: April 3, 2026
Key Requirements
This is a Critical Safety Item (CSI). Offerors must be Government-approved sources of supply, unless providing P-8/P-3 Platform Commercial Items with current FAA certification documentation. All potential offers shall provide newly manufactured spares only; refurbished, remanufactured, or repaired material is not acceptable. Quality assurance provisions require compliance with standards like AS/EN/JISQ 9100 or equivalent, and a robust quality control system.
Contact Information
For inquiries, contact NASEEM.AOUN@DLA.MIL or call 215-737-0865.