SPRPA1-26-Q-WB05
Overview
Buyer
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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 has issued a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (RFQ SPRPA1-26-Q-WB05) for Aircraft Fuel Cells (NSN 7RH 1680-01-482-7143). This opportunity is a Small Business Set-Aside and is being procured under EAF Authority due to urgency. Quotations were due by close of business on April 13, 2026. Note: This opportunity was published on April 21, 2026, after the stated quotation due date, indicating it is closed.
Scope of Work
This Request for Quotations (RFQ) sought 15 units of FUEL CELL, AIRCRAFT with a shelf life of 6 months. Key requirements included:
- National Stock Number (NSN): 7RH 1680-01-482-7143
- Critical Safety Item (CSI): Yes
- Packaging: MIL-STD-2073 standards applied.
- Item Unique Identification and Valuation (IUID): Required per clause 252.211-7003.
- Hazardous Material: Offerors were required to identify any hazardous materials and provide Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS).
- Quality Control: Contractors had to maintain a quality control system meeting Mil-I-45208A, Mil-Q-9858, ISO-9000/9001/9002, or equivalent standards.
- Inspection: Contractor was responsible for all inspection requirements.
- Configuration Management: Cognizant Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) Program Manager maintains configuration control, requiring coordination and approval for Class I and Class II engineering changes. Requests for Variance (RFV) also had to be submitted and approved.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Implied Fixed-Price (Request for Quotations)
- Delivery: Within 90 days of award.
- Place of Performance: Rockmart, GA, United States
- Set-Aside: Small Business
- Quotations Due: April 13, 2026 (Close of Business)
- Published: April 21, 2026
Evaluation
Award was to be made to a single, eligible, responsible, and technically acceptable offeror whose quotation was most advantageous to the government. Past performance was considered more important than price. The Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS) was to be utilized in the evaluation process.
Additional Notes
- This solicitation was issued under EAF Authority, with synopsis waived due to urgency.
- Offers from sources not approved by the Government would be deemed technically unacceptable, unless the item was readily available on the commercial market with FAA certification documentation.
- Only newly manufactured spares were acceptable; refurbished, remanufactured, or repaired material would be ineligible for award.
- Contact: Michael Offenbacker, michael.offenbacker@dla.mil, (215) 737-0466.