FSC 1680 Aircraft Fuel Cell, Long Term Contract

This agency proposes to issue a solicitation for a long-term contract for FSC 1680 Aircraft Fuel Cell.  A total of 1 NSN is targeted for this contract effort. 

This solicitation is to result in an Indefinite Quantity Contract (IQC) for NSN 1680-015240836.  The proposed contract will be for a total 5 year period of performance.  This is a FAR 15 effort.  The below NSN has been identified for this current action.  If other NSNs are subsequently added, as defined by the terms of the contract, they will be synopsized separately.

NSN 1680-015240836 Aircraft Fuel Cell

Estimated Annual Demand Quantity – 12 each

Minimum Order Quantity – 3 each

Maximum Order Quantity – 12 each

This Solicitation is unrestricted, Other than full and open competition under statutory authority U.S.C.2304(c)(1)

The approved sources of supply are as follows:

AMERICAN FUEL CELL AND COATED FABRICS 05476 P/N 62650-1

FOB: Destination

I/A: Origin

This is a Source Control as well a Critical Application Item.  Export Control restrictions apply.  Item cited requires data which is restricted to contractors certified by DoD to access unclassified data per DoD 5220.22M.  Certification is obtained by submitting DD Form 2345, Military Critical Technical Data Agreement, to the Defense Logistics Information Services.  Shelf Life restrictions apply as well.

Delivery is 342 Days ARO

SURGE is not required for this procurement.

Ship to will be CONUS stock locations, as specified on the Delivery Order.

Best value selection methods will be used.  Pricing will be evaluated using the Estimated Annual Demand (EAD). 

A copy of the solicitation will be available via the DLA Internet Bid Board System at https://www.dibbs.bsm.dla.mil/RFP on the issue date cited in the RFP.  From the DIBBS Homepage, select “Requests for Proposal ( RFP ) / Invitation For Bid (IFB)” from the menu under the tab “Solicitations.”  Then search for and choose the RFP you wish to download.  RFPs are in portable document format (PDF).  To download and view these documents you will need the latest version of Adobe Acrobat Reader.  This software is available free at: http://www.adobe.com.  A paper copy of this solicitation will not be available to requestors.  The solicitation package must be complete in its entirety prior to submission.  The Solicitation will be available on or about August 31, 2022.