Active Solicitation · DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

    MATERIALS COMPATIBILITY TEST AND EVALUATION SERVICES IN SUPPORT OF PISTON AVIATION FUELS INITIATIVE (PAFI) AND ELIMINATE AVIATION GASOLINE LEAD EMISSIONS (EAGLE) PROGRAMS

    Sol. 697DCK-26-R-00186SolicitationFORT WORTH, TX
    Open · 15d remaining
    DAYS TO CLOSE
    15
    closes Jun 18, 2026
    POSTED
    May 18, 2026
    Publication date
    NAICS CODE
    541380
    Primary industry classification
    PSC CODE
    Q301
    Product & service classification

    AI Summary

    The FAA is seeking qualified companies to provide materials compatibility testing and evaluation services for the Piston Aviation Fuels Initiative and the Eliminate Aviation Gasoline Lead Emissions programs. Proposals are due by June 18, 2026, at 1500 hrs. ET. This opportunity is open to the full market and involves a hybrid contract type.

    Contract details

    Solicitation No.
    697DCK-26-R-00186
    Notice Type
    Solicitation
    Posted Date
    May 18, 2026
    Response Deadline
    June 18, 2026
    NAICS Code
    541380AI guide
    PSC / Class Code
    Q301
    Primary Contact
    Ryan Palsgrove
    State
    TX
    ZIP Code
    76177
    AI Product/Service
    service

    Description

    The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), is seeking qualified companies to perform materials compatibility laboratory test and evaluation services related technical expertise to assist the FAA Piston Aviation Fuels Initiative (PAFI) and Eliminate Aviation Gasoline Lead Emissions (EAGLE) programs.  All work is to be completed in accordance with the solicitation attachments, specifications, terms and conditions.

    This acquisition is solicited to the full and open market.

    The NAICS code projected for this project is 541380 – Testing Laboratories and Services with a size standard of $19.0 million.

    The FAA contemplates award of a hybrid contract type with Firm Fixed Price for non-severable services and Labor Hours for severable services as a result of this solicitation.

    Potential offerors should note that the FAA reserves the right to communicate with one or more offerors at any time during the solicitation process.

    In accordance with Acquisition Management System (AMS) provision 3.2.2.3-14 entitled, "Late Submissions, Modifications, and Withdrawals of Submittals," any proposals received after the due time and date of 1500 hrs. ET, June 18, 2026, will not be considered.  In addition, if all requested information is not furnished in the offeror's proposal, the offeror's proposal may be determined to be non-responsive and ineligible for consideration for contract award.

    Please read the entire solicitation for information regarding evaluation factors for award, question due dates, and closing date of the solicitation.

    Questions Due: May 29 by 1500 hrs. ET
    Answers Posted: TBD
    Proposals Due: June 18 at 1500 hrs. ET

    This SIR/RFQ is not to be construed as a contract or a commitment of any kind.  The Government shall not be liable for payment of any costs attributed to the preparation and submission of requested proposal documentation.  No individual notification of any amendments will be provided.  It is the Offeror’s responsibility to visit this website frequently for updates on this procurement.  Acquisition Management System (AMS) applies to FAA in place of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and various other provisions of Federal acquisition law.

    Key dates

    1. May 18, 2026Posted Date
    2. June 18, 2026Proposals / Responses Due

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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 is a federal acquisition solicitation issued by DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION. Review the full description, attachments, and submission requirements on SamSearch before the response deadline.

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