Fuel cell

The Defense Logistics Agency Aviation is seeking to procure 51 fuel cell power units under NSN 0R-6116-016712008-V2 with delivery terms FOB Origin. This pre-solicitation notice indicates the procurement of fuel cell components and accessories, with the goods falling under PSC Category 6116 for Fuel Cell Power Units, Components, And Accessories. The contracting agency has identified significant design stability issues with the current part configuration, noting that engineering, manufacturing, or performance characteristics have not met required design objectives. The procurement is complicated by the part's demonstrated marginal performance during testing and service use, along with low process yield issues. The due date for this opportunity is July 18, 2025, with the original posting date of April 24, 2025.

This procurement does not utilize any set-aside designations, making it open to all eligible contractors. The agency anticipates only limited acquisition and repair activities from the current source while pending major configuration changes that will render the present part obsolete and unusable in its current form. The quantity specified is 51 each of the fuel cell units, with technical data package version 001 referenced for specifications. No specific budget range or award value has been disclosed in this pre-solicitation notice. The procurement strategy reflects a transitional approach as the agency works toward resolving the design instability issues that have plagued the current part configuration.