CELL, FUEL, AIRCRAFT

Defense Logistics Agency Aviation awarded a four-year Long Term Indefinite Quantity Contract (IQC), SPE4A7-26-D-0298, to American Fuel Cell and Coated Fabrics Company, LLC, a small disadvantaged women-owned small business. Effective May 11, 2026, the base contract has a total ceiling value of 2,500,000.00 dollars and expires on May 6, 2030. The contract is dedicated to the procurement of aircraft fuel cells (NSN 1560-01-708-1071) with a guaranteed minimum of 4 units and an estimated annual quantity of 16 units. Under this agreement, delivery order SPE4A726F8388 was issued on June 24, 2026, for a total value of 330,530.00 dollars, with a final delivery date of August 24, 2027, shipping to DLA Distribution San Joaquin in Tracy, California. The contract mandates strict adherence to quality and technical standards, requiring the contractor to maintain an ISO 9001:2015 compliant quality management system. Inspection and acceptance occur at the source in Magnolia, Arkansas. Packaging and marking must comply with MIL-STD-2073-1E and MIL-STD-129, including specific requirements for a 24-month shelf life and the use of transparent waterproof bags. Administrative requirements include invoicing through the Wide Area Workflow system and compliance with DFARS 252.204-7012 for safeguarding covered defense information. The award is also subject to the Defense Priorities and Allocations System for priority processing.