JTE Cooler, Air, Evaporat

The Defense Logistics Agency Aviation is seeking to procure 11 Air Evaporator Coolers (NSN: 4120-01-598-9070) for the AN/TSQ-T10 JTE system, with a specific focus on a 1500 BTU Thermoelectric Cooler. The solicitation (SPRHA5-25-Q-0074) is restricted to EIC Solutions Inc. as a qualified source, requiring strict manufacturing qualification requirements and a Counterfeit Prevention Plan. Potential suppliers must undergo a comprehensive qualification process that includes demonstrating facilities, testing capabilities, and performing qualification testing at their own expense. The primary evaluation criterion for this contract is price, with quotes due by January 11, 2025, and contractors required to maintain firm pricing for 120 days. Suppliers must also comply with detailed packaging, marking, and documentation standards outlined in multiple military specifications.

The contract has no specific small business set-aside and is categorized under NAICS code 333415 for Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing. Delivery is expected to the DLA Distribution Depot at Hill Air Force Base, with a required delivery date of February 28, 2026. The contract includes a DO-A7 rating, allowing for early and partial deliveries at no additional cost. Contractors must be prepared to use Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) for invoicing and adhere to strict export control regulations, including potential Foreign Disclosure Office approvals. The solicitation includes comprehensive documentation such as Manufacturing Qualification Requirements, Engineering Data List, and specific labeling instructions, indicating a complex and technically demanding procurement process with significant attention to technical and procedural details.