FUEL CELL,LH SPONSO
Overview
Buyer
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NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
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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 is soliciting offers for FUEL CELL,LH SPONSO (Product Service Code 1680 - Miscellaneous Aircraft Accessories And Components). This is a Critical Safety Item (CSI), and the synopsis has been waived due to urgency (FAR 5.202(a)(2)). Offers are due by April 13, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for newly manufactured spares only; refurbished, remanufactured, or repaired material is not acceptable, except for P-8/P-3 Platform Commercial Items with current FAA certification. Markings must comply with MIL-STD-130. The contractor must maintain a quality control system meeting Mil-I-45208A, Mil-Q 9858, ISO-9000/9001/9002 or equivalent, including detailed procedures for quality control documentation, repair quality plans, purchased material control, receiving inspection, failure analysis, and nonconforming material.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Product Service Code: 1680 (Miscellaneous Aircraft Accessories And Components)
- Set-Aside: None
- Response Due: April 13, 2026, 8:30 PM EDT
- Published: April 3, 2026
Evaluation
Offers from sources not Government-approved will be deemed technically unacceptable. Distributors of approved sources must submit an authorized distributor letter. Award will be based on technically acceptable offers from approved sources.
Additional Notes
This opportunity includes a 12-month warranty (45 days after defect discovery). Payment instructions are via Wide Area Workflow (WAWF). Various clauses, including Buy American-Free Trade Agreements-Balance of Payments Program, are incorporated.