CELL,FUEL,AIRCRAFT

The solicitation SPRHA4-26-R-0673 is issued by the Department of Defense’s DLA Aviation at Hill Air Force Base, Utah, for the procurement of aircraft fuel cells, specifically identified by part number 320-4-45551-105 16V8004002-7, under NAICS code 336413 with a small business size standard of 1,250 employees. The solicitation requires a compliant offer that includes either Bid/Offer A, which mandates full compliance with First Article Testing and approval, or Bid/Offer B, which allows waiver of First Article requirements only if the item has been previously furnished to the Air Force and is currently in production. Critical deliverables include one first article unit and eight production units, with delivery scheduled for 270 calendar days after award, assuming an award date of July 31, 2026. All items must be manufactured, packaged, and marked in strict accordance with MIL-STD-2073-1E, MIL-STD-129R, and MIL-STD-130, including application of unique item identifiers, barcodes in Code 39 format, and proper labeling of hazardous materials and warranties. The contractor must provide supply chain traceability documentation, confirm material and processing conformance through certification, and comply with IUID requirements under DFARS 252.211-7003. Price is the primary evaluation factor, assessed by summing extended prices for base and optional quantities, with an estimated $10,000 evaluation cost allocated for first article testing of Lot/Item 0001. The contract mandates adherence to defense priorities under DPAS rating DO: A1, Buy American requirements, NIST SP 800-171 cybersecurity controls, and critical safety item management. All proposals must be submitted by July 1, 2026, with prices held firm for 120 days, and must include current SAM representations and certifications covering independent pricing, child labor, and defense telecommunications. Payment will be processed electronically via WAWF using EFT, and all shipments must comply with F.O.B. Origin terms as defined in FAR clauses 52.247-30 and 52.247-65.