FUEL CELL,LH SPONSO
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
DLA Aviation at Philadelphia, PA, has issued a Request for Quotations (RFQ) for Fuel Cell, LH SPONSO (NSN 7RH 1680-01-493-8782), identified as a Critical Safety Item (CSI). This opportunity is a Small Business Set-Aside. Quotations are due by April 13, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for 7 units of Fuel Cell, LH SPONSO. Items must be new manufactured spares only; refurbished, remanufactured, or repaired material will not be accepted. Key requirements include:
- Technical specifications detailed in Sections C, D, E, and attachments.
- Packaging in accordance with MIL-STD-2073.
- Compliance with quality control system requirements (e.g., Mil-I-45208A, Mil-Q-9858, ISO-9000/9001/9002, or equivalent).
- Unique Item Identification (UII) for items with a unit acquisition cost of $5,000 or more.
- A specified shelf life of 6 months.
Contract Details
This is anticipated to be a fixed-price type contract. Delivery is required within 90 days to Rockmart, GA. The solicitation is issued under EAF Authority, with the synopsis waived due to urgency. Inspection and acceptance will occur at origin.
Submission & Evaluation
Quotations are due by close of business on April 13, 2026. Evaluation will consider past performance as more important than price. The Government reserves the right to award to other than the lowest-priced offer. Offerors must provide documentation for Government-approved sources of supply, and distributors must submit an authorized distributor letter.
Eligibility & Contact
This RFQ is a Small Business Set-Aside. Primary Contact: Michael Offenbacker, michael.offenbacker@dla.mil, (215)737-0466.