FUEL CELL,AIRCRAFT,
SOL #: SPRPA126QWB05Solicitation
Overview
Buyer
DEPT OF DEFENSE
Defense Logistics Agency
DLA AVIATION AT PHILADELPHIA, PA
PHILADELPHIA, PA, 19111-5098, United States
Place of Performance
Place of performance not available
NAICS
Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing (336413)
PSC
Miscellaneous Aircraft Accessories And Components (1680)
Set Aside
No set aside specified
Original Source
Timeline
1
Posted
Apr 3, 2026
2
Submission Deadline
Apr 13, 2026, 8:30 PM
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, identified as a Critical Safety Item (CSI). This procurement is being issued under EAF authority with the synopsis waived due to urgency. The opportunity requires newly manufactured spares only from Government-approved sources or their authorized distributors. Proposals are due April 13, 2026.
Scope of Work
This solicitation is for Aircraft Fuel Cells. Key requirements include:
- Critical Safety Item (CSI): Strict adherence to DFARS clause 252.209-7010, Identification of Critical Safety Items.
- Material: Only newly manufactured spares are acceptable. Refurbished, remanufactured, or repaired material will be deemed technically unacceptable.
- Source Approval: Offers from non-Government-approved sources are technically unacceptable. Authorized distributors of approved sources MUST submit a copy of their authorized distributor letter.
- Quality Control: Contractors must maintain a quality control system meeting Mil-I-45208A, Mil-Q 9858, ISO-9000/9001/9002, or equivalent. This includes detailed Quality Control Documentation, a Quality Assurance Program Plan, and robust control over purchased materials.
- Inspection: Comprehensive receiving inspection of purchased material, failure analysis, corrective action, and control of nonconforming material are required.
- Markings: Shall be in accordance with MIL-STD-130.
- Packaging: MIL-STD 2073 packaging applies.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: None specified.
- Product Service Code: 1680 (Miscellaneous Aircraft Accessories And Components).
- Response Due: April 13, 2026, 8:30 PM EDT.
- Published: April 3, 2026.
- Warranty: 12 months, 45 days after discovery of defect.
Important Notes
- This solicitation is issued under EAF authority, with synopsis waived based on urgency (FAR 5.202(a)(2)).
- Buy American-Free Trade Agreements-Balance of Payments Program clauses apply.
- Contact NASEEM.AOUN@DLA.MIL for proposal submission and inquiries.
People
Points of Contact
NASEEM.AOUN@DLA.MILPRIMARY
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Posted: Apr 3, 2026