FUEL CELL,LH SPONSO
This is a Critical Safety Item (CSI) procurement issued under urgent EAF authority, requiring newly manufactured spares only from government-approved sources (or authorized distributors with a letter), except for certain commercial P-8/P-3 items with FAA airworthiness documentation. The contractor must maintain an approved quality system (MIL-I-45208A, MIL-Q-9858, ISO/AS 9000/9001/9002 or equivalent) and implement a Repair Quality Plan covering inspection, purchased material control, failure analysis, nonconforming material, and recordkeeping. Items must be marked per MIL-STD-130, and packaging per MIL-STD-2073 applies. Government retains Material Review Board authority for "as-is" dispositions, while contractor IRB authority is limited to minor nonconformances, scrap, or rework. A 12-month warranty applies, with notification required within 45 days after discovery of defects.