TANK,FUEL,AIRCRAFT

SOL #: SPRPA1-25-Q-EM54Pre-Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSE
Defense Logistics Agency
DLA AVIATION AT PHILADELPHIA, PA
PHILADELPHIA, PA, 19111-5098, United States

Place of Performance

Rockmart, GA

NAICS

Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing (336413)

PSC

Airframe Structural Components (1560)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Timeline

1
Posted
Apr 21, 2026
2
Last Updated
May 6, 2026
3
Response Deadline
Apr 3, 2026, 1:00 PM

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 Request for Quotations (RFQ) for 13 units of Aircraft Fuel Cells (NSN 7RH 1680-01-482-6919). This urgent requirement, issued under "EAF AUTHORITY" with a synopsis waiver, is a Small Business Set-Aside. Quotations are due by April 13, 2026.

Scope of Work

This RFQ seeks newly manufactured "FUEL CELL, AIRCRAFT" with a specified shelf life of 6 months. The item is designated as a Critical Safety Item (CSI). Key technical requirements are detailed in Sections C, D, E, and attachments. Packaging must comply with MIL-STD-2073, and Item Unique Identification (IUID) is required per DFARS clause 252.211-7003. Hazardous material identification and Material Safety Data are required per FAR clause 52.223-3. Quality control systems must meet standards such as Mil-I-45208A, Mil-Q-9858, or ISO-9000/9001/9002. Only newly manufactured spares are acceptable; refurbished, remanufactured, or repaired materials will not be considered. Offerors for P-8/P-3 Platform Commercial Items must include FAA certification, while other offers require new unused stock from the OEM. Distributors of approved sources must provide an authorized distributor letter.

Contract & Timeline

  • Type: Request for Quotations (RFQ)
  • Set-Aside: Small Business
  • Delivery: Required within 90 days of award
  • Quotations Due: Close of business on April 13, 2026
  • Published: May 6, 2026
  • Place of Performance: Rockmart, GA, United States

Evaluation

While specific evaluation criteria are not detailed, past performance is stated to be more important than price. The solicitation is issued under EAF authority due to urgency.

Additional Notes

This document is noted as a "request for information," and submitted quotations are not offers. The RFQ incorporates numerous FAR and DFARS clauses and provisions covering contract administration, quality assurance, packaging, marking, and reporting requirements. Primary Contact: Michael Offenbacker, MICHAEL.OFFENBACKER@DLA.MIL, (215)737-0466.

People

Points of Contact

MICHAEL OFFENBACKER, APAD.14, EMAIL MICHAEL.OFFENBACKER@DLA.MILPRIMARY

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