The purpose of this requirement is to provide materials compatibility testing in support of the eliminate aviation gasoline lead emissions (eagle) and piston aviation fuels initiative (pafi) programs.
Active Definitive Contract Awarded
- Contract number
- 697DCK26C00255
- Awardee
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Purdue University UEI YRXVL4JYCEF5
- Awarding agency
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Southwestern Region
Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation
- Obligated
- $6,585,499
Award facts
- Opportunity
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- Materials Compatibility Test and Evaluation Services in support of Piston Aviation Fuels Initiative (PAFI) and Eliminate Aviation Gasoline Lead Emissions (EAGLE) programs Solicitation · 697DCK26R00186 · Posted May 18, 2026
- Contract value 94% obligated
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- $6,585,499.00 Current, with exercised options
- $7,035,635.00 Potential, with all options
- Completion date 2% complete
- Current and potential, with all options
- Contracting staff
- Funding agency
- Headquarters Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation
- NAICS code
- 541380 Testing Laboratories and Services
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
- Competition
- Full and Open Competition · 2 offers Negotiated Proposal / Quote
- Pricing
- Firm Fixed Price
- Place of performance
- West Lafayette, IN, USA
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
About this award
The Federal Aviation Administration awarded a definitive contract to Purdue University for materials compatibility testing supporting the Piston Aviation Fuels Initiative (PAFI) and Eliminate Aviation Gasoline Lead Emissions (EAGLE) programs on September 22, 2026, with a ceiling value of $7.035 million.
The contract uses firm fixed price for non-severable services and labor hours for severable services. Performance runs from July 1, 2026, through September 21, 2029. The originating solicitation, posted May 18, 2026 with proposals due July 31, 2026, sought qualified contractors to perform laboratory test and evaluation services across 16 material categories including fuel-wetted metals, non-metals, paint systems, polysulfide sealants, elastomers, hoses, fuel bladders, composites, filters, and vendor-supplied materials, plus comparative rig testing for cold flow operability, storage stability, freezer compatibility, dynamic diaphragm operability, and sump drain valve performance. Testing uses baseline 100LL aviation gasoline with unleaded candidate fuels (G100UL and UL100E) provided by the FAA. The contractor provides all other test fluids, materials, and fuel disposal. Testing must follow PAFI test plans MTP-002, RTP-001, RTP-004, RTP-005, RTP-009, and RTP-010 with FAA-designated representatives witnessing all work. Place of performance is West Lafayette, Indiana. NAICS code 541380 applies (Testing Laboratories and Services).
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract 697DCK26C00255?
697DCK26C00255 was awarded to Purdue University by Southwestern Region (Federal Aviation Administration) on September 22, 2026.
How much is contract 697DCK26C00255 worth?
The government has obligated $6,585,499 on 697DCK26C00255. Its potential value, with all options, is $7,035,635.
Which agency awarded contract 697DCK26C00255?
Southwestern Region (Federal Aviation Administration) awarded 697DCK26C00255, with funding from Headquarters (Federal Aviation Administration).
Was contract 697DCK26C00255 competed?
The extent of competition for 697DCK26C00255 was full and open competition. The government received 2 offers.
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