WATER EXTRACTOR,AIR
Overview
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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 Philadelphia, PA is issuing a solicitation for WATER EXTRACTOR,AIR (Product Service Code 1680 - Miscellaneous Aircraft Accessories And Components). This opportunity seeks to procure essential components, with a strong emphasis on quality and source approval. Proposals are due May 18, 2026.
Scope of Work
This solicitation is for the procurement of "WATER EXTRACTOR,AIR" items. Key requirements include:
- New, Unused Stock: All offers must be for newly manufactured spares. Refurbished, remanufactured, or repaired material will not be accepted and will be deemed ineligible for award.
- Approved Sources: Offers from sources not government-approved will be technically unacceptable. Distributors of approved sources must submit an authorized distributor letter on the source's letterhead to the buyer point of contact at the time of proposal submittal.
- Critical Safety Items (CSI): DFARS clause 252.209-7010, Identification of Critical Safety Items, is incorporated by reference.
- Quality Requirements: A higher-level contract quality requirement (AS/EN/JISQ 9100 or equivalent) is applicable.
- P-8/P-3 Platform Exception: For Commercial Items (IAW FAR 2.101) readily available on the commercial market for P-8/P-3 Platforms, current FAA certification documentation (FAA Form 8133-3 Air Worthiness Approval Tag) must accompany individual products.
- Buy American Act: The Buy American-Free Trade Agreements-Balance of Payments Program applies.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Response Due: May 18, 2026, 8:30 PM EDT
- Published: May 8, 2026
- Warranty: 12 months, 45 days after discovery of defect.
Evaluation
Offers will be evaluated based on technical acceptability, with a strict requirement for government-approved sources and newly manufactured materials. Proposals for refurbished or remanufactured items will be ineligible for award. Evaluation will also consider commercial products and services.
Additional Notes
This solicitation is issued under EAF Authority, and the synopsis is waived based on urgency (FAR 5.202(a)(2)). Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) payment instructions are provided, requiring Invoice and Receiving Report (Combo) and Invoice 2in1.