SPRPA1-26-q-WB07

The Defense Logistics Agency Aviation is soliciting quotations for seven units of a Fuel Cell, Right Hand Sponsor (NSN 7RH 1680-01-493-8783 V2), classified as a Critical Safety Item for aircraft platforms. The RFQ was issued on April 3, 2026, with a closing date of April 13, 2026, and prospective contractors should submit quotations to DLA Aviation's Procurement Operations office in Philadelphia, PA, with inquiries directed to Naseem Aoun at (215) 737-0865. Key requirements mandate that only newly manufactured spares from Government-approved sources will be accepted, with refurbished or remanufactured items explicitly ineligible, and all products must comply with stringent quality assurance standards including MIL-I-45208A, MIL-Q-9858, or ISO 9000/9001/9002 certification. For P-8/P-3 Platform items, FAA Form 8130-3 Air Worthiness Approval Tags must accompany deliveries, and packaging and marking must conform to MIL-STD-2073 and MIL-STD-129 specifications. The Government's evaluation will prioritize past performance as more important than price in making the award determination, representing a focus on contractor reliability and quality history.

This solicitation carries no small business set-aside designation, allowing competition from all qualified contractors. Delivery must be completed within 90 days of contract award, with products destined for DLA Distribution Cherry Point, NC (DODAAC SW3113). The specific quantity requirement is seven units of the fuel cell component, which falls under NAICS category 336413 (Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing) and PSC code 1680 (Miscellaneous Aircraft Accessories and Components). The place of performance is listed as Rockmart, GA 30153, USA. No specific budget range or award value is disclosed in the solicitation documents, and no incumbent contractor information is provided in the available materials.