Fuel Cell
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
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- Solicitation number
- SPRHA4-25-R-0425
- Agency
- Aviation Defense Logistics Agency, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 336413 Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing
- PSC
- 1560 Airframe Structural Components
- Points of contact
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- Scottina Malia scottina.malia@us.af.mil (385) 591-8407
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Defense Logistics Agency Aviation (DLA Aviation) is conducting a pre-solicitation market research process for procuring fuel cells for F-16 aircraft. The specific item sought is a fuel cell with National Stock Number 1560-01-322-9987 and Part Number 320-4-45550-105/8161-1. The primary objectives of this pre-solicitation notice include determining potential sources capable of meeting the agency's requirements, improving small business access to acquisition information, and enhancing overall competition. Contractors interested in becoming qualified sources must submit a comprehensive qualification package, with detailed requirements outlined in the attached Manufacturing Qualification Requirements document. The government is seeking to identify potential suppliers through this notice, with interested parties allowed to demonstrate their capability to satisfy the requirement within 15 days of the notice. The pre-solicitation notice was posted on February 25, 2025, with a response deadline of March 13, 2025.
The procurement is not set aside for small businesses, and the estimated quantity is nine fuel cells to be distributed across multiple destinations, with delivery expected on or before September 30, 2026. Two potential incumbent or recommended contractors are Meggitt (CAGE 56221) and Floats & Fuel Cells Inc. (CAGE 7Z8Q5). The acquisition is subject to Free Trade Agreements and is being pursued under the authority of 10 U.S.C. 2304(C)(1), with justification that the supplies are available from only a limited number of responsible sources. Potential manufacturers should be prepared to invest approximately $50,000 in testing and evaluation costs, with complex qualification requirements including the potential need to purchase wet test fixtures from Lockheed Martin at an estimated cost of $1.2 million. The contract will fall under the NAICS category 336413 (Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing) and PSC category 1560 (Airframe Structural Components).
Notice text
Pre Solicitation - This notice is a Pre Solicitation.
The primary purposes of this notice are as follows:
- Conduct market research to determine if other sources are capable of satisfying the agency’s requirements exist and if commercial items or nondevelopmental items are available that meet the agency’s requirements
- Improve small business access to acquisition information
- Enhance competition by identifying contracting and subcontracting opportunities
This announcement is not a Request for Proposal or an Invitation for Bid, nor is it to be construed as a commitment by the Government. The Government does not intend to contract on the basis of this request or otherwise pay for any information solicited herein. Interested parties should contact scottina.malia@us.af.mil.
Detailed Information
Contracting Office: DLA Aviation
Address: 6051 Gum Lane, Hill AFB, UT 84056
Noun: Fuel Cell
NSN: 1560-01-322-9987
P/N: 320-4-45550-105 / 8161-1
Estimated Quantity: Nine (9) each
Destination:
- Two (2) each to DJO002/DA2SAC
- One (1) each to DTH003/DA3RBQ
- Six (6) each to DTH003/DA3RBQ
Estimated Delivery Schedule: On or before 9/30/26
Set-aside: It is NOT expected that this requirement will be set-aside for small businesses
Statements
Authority: 10 U.S.C. 2304(C)(1), Justification: Supplies required are available from only one or a limited number of responsible sources and no other type of supplies will satisfy agency requirements.
It is suggested that small business firms or others interested in subcontracting opportunities in connection with the described procurement make contact with the following firms via their government POC as listed in SAM.gov:
- Meggitt CAGE 56221
- Floats & Fuel Cells Inc., CAGE 7Z8Q5
Contractors desiring to become a qualified source must submit a qualification package. Please see clause 52.209-1 and the attached Manufacturing Qualification Requirement for additional details.
Based upon market research, the Government is not planning on using policies contained in Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items, in its solicitation for the described supplies or services. However, interested parties may identify to the contracting officer their interest and capability to satisfy the Government's requirement with a commercial item within 15 days of this notice. One or more of the items under this acquisition is subject to Free Trade Agreements.
Attachments
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing Qualification Requirements.pdf | ||
| Unmarked Eng Data 2022.pdf |
Notice history
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