FUEL CELL,AIRCRAFT,
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PSC
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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 Cell components or related services. This opportunity is being released under Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities (EAF), with the synopsis waived due to urgency (FAR 5.202(a)(2)). The solicitation emphasizes strict quality control and specific requirements for material origin. Proposals are due by May 7, 2026.
Scope of Work
This solicitation requires the supply of aircraft fuel cell items, adhering to rigorous quality and manufacturing standards. Key requirements include:
- Quality Control: Contractors must maintain a quality control system meeting Mil-I-45208A, Mil-Q 9858, ISO-9000/9001/9002, or equivalent standards. This includes comprehensive Quality Control Documentation, test/repair procedures, and a Repair Quality Plan.
- Material Origin: Unless for P-8/P-3 Platform Commercial Items with current FAA certification (FAA Form 8130-3), only newly manufactured spares are acceptable. Refurbished, remanufactured, or repaired material will be deemed technically unacceptable.
- Approved Sources: For P-8/P-3 Platform Commercial Items, offers from non-government-approved sources are technically unacceptable. Distributors of approved sources must submit an authorized distributor letter.
- Inspection & Records: Contractors are responsible for all inspection requirements, including receiving inspection of purchased material against the Technical Data Package (TDP), with records maintained for 12 months. Historical record files for Contract Line Items (CLINs) are also required.
- Non-Conformance: Procedures for failure analysis, corrective action, and control of nonconforming material are mandatory. An Internal Review Board (IRB) is delegated for minor non-conformances (excluding "AS-IS" disposition), while the Government retains Material Review Board (MRB) authority for "AS-IS" dispositions.
- Markings & Packaging: Markings must comply with MIL-STD-130, and packaging with MIL-STD 2073.
- Warranty: A 12-month warranty, 45 days after discovery of defect, is required.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: None specified (Full and Open Competition)
- Product Service Code: 1680 (Miscellaneous Aircraft Accessories And Components)
- Proposal Due: May 7, 2026, 8:30 PM EDT
- Published: May 4, 2026
Additional Notes
This opportunity involves Critical Safety Items (CSI), with DFARS clause 252.209-7010 incorporated by reference. Payment instructions are via Wide Area Workflow (WAWF). The Government may conduct Repair Assessment Testing on accepted items.