Materials Compatibility Test and Evaluation Services in support of Piston Aviation Fuels Initiative (PAFI) and Eliminate Aviation Gasoline Lead Emissions (EAGLE) programs

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) requires materials compatibility laboratory testing and evaluation services for the Piston Aviation Fuels Initiative (PAFI) and the Eliminate Aviation Gasoline Lead Emissions (EAGLE) programs. This full and open competition involves evaluating candidate unleaded aviation fuels against a 100LL baseline to determine their impact on aircraft materials. The FAA plans to award a hybrid contract with Firm Fixed Price for non-severable services and Labor Hours for severable services. The period of performance runs from July 2026 to June 2028, with work primarily located in Atlantic City, New Jersey. This procurement follows the FAA Acquisition Management System (AMS). Amendment 0001 extended the proposal deadline to July 17, 2026. Technical requirements include mandatory protocols for testing metallic and non-metallic materials, sealants, hoses, and hardware like fuel injectors and sump drain valves. The NAICS code is 541380 with a $19.0 million size standard. Technical specifications are detailed in the Materials Compatibility Test Plan (PAFI-MTP-002) and various Rig Test Plans (RTP) for cold flow, storage stability, and dynamic diaphragm performance. The FAA requires laboratory testing and evaluation services for the PAFI and EAGLE programs. The focus is on determining how aircraft materials—including metals, sealants, and hoses—interact with unleaded aviation fuels compared to a 100LL baseline. This testing is essential for the FAA's transition to unleaded gasoline and supports fleet-wide authorizations. The FAA requires laboratory testing to support the PAFI and EAGLE programs. The goal is to conduct materials compatibility screening and rig testing to help transition from leaded 100LL aviation gasoline to unleaded alternatives.…