SPRRA1-26-R-0021 CELL, FUEL, AIRCRAFT
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
The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation at Huntsville, AL, is soliciting for aircraft fuel cells (NSN: 1560-01-537-5290) for the CH-47 Chinook weapon system. This is a limited source requirement with only two approved vendors: ROBERTSON FUEL SYSTEMS, LLC (CAGE 1T765) and KAMPI COMPONENTS CO (CAGE 72016). A First Article Test (FAT) is required. Proposals are due by 01:00 am local time on February 9, 2026.
Scope of Work
The primary deliverable is aircraft fuel cells. Key requirements include:
- First Article Test (FAT): Mandatory, with detailed guidance provided on the process, government participation (DCMA QAR), and common rejection causes for the First Article Test Report (FATR). A waiver worksheet is available for contractors seeking a waiver, requiring detailed justification.
- IUID Markings: Required for all items.
- Packaging and Marking: Must comply with MIL-STD-129, including specific preservation, cleaning, wrapping, cushioning, and packing codes. Wood packaging material (WPM) must be ISPM-15 compliant.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Three-year Indefinite Delivery Requirements (IDR) Firm Fixed Price effort.
- Funding: Funds will be obligated upon issuance of each delivery order.
- Duration: Year 1 (Award through Day 365), Year 2 (Day 366-730), Year 3 (Day 731-1095).
- Delivery Orders: Subject to FAR 52.216-21.
- Proposal Due: February 9, 2026, 01:00 am local time.
- Published: January 9, 2026.
Eligibility / Set-Aside
- This is a limited source requirement, restricted to ROBERTSON FUEL SYSTEMS, LLC and KAMPI COMPONENTS CO.
- A subcontracting plan applies to requirements exceeding $950,000.
Evaluation
Evaluation criteria detailed in Section M indicate that past performance and technical factors are significantly more important than cost or price. The government may make a trade-off between non-price factors and cost or price.
Additional Notes
- This is a DPAS rated order (DO).
- Accelerated delivery is encouraged at no additional cost to the Government.
- WAWF (Wide Area WorkFlow) will be used for payment requests and receiving reports.
- There is no history for competitive buys for this item.