Fuel cell
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
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- Solicitation number
- SPRTA1-25-R-0042
- 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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- David Garcia david.garcia.59@us.af.mil (405) 739-5501
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Defense Logistics Agency Aviation is seeking to procure fuel cells for KC-135 aircraft through a three-year Multiple Year Contract (MYC). The solicitation (RFP: SPRTA1-25-R-0042) is for NSN 1560-01-529-7631 fuel cells with specific dimensional requirements of approximately 57" x 127" x 52" and weighing 65 lbs. Currently, only two qualified sources are identified: American Fuel Cell and Coated Fabrics Company and Meggitt (Rockmart), which limits potential competition. The solicitation will be issued on November 26, 2024, with proposal responses due by January 10, 2025, and an anticipated contract award date of March 31, 2025. While the procurement is technically a full and open competition, the government does not own the technical data rights, which effectively restricts competitive bidding.
The contract will require delivery of 30 fuel cells per year for three years, with a maximum total contract quantity of 135 units. The first delivery is scheduled for on or before October 1, 2025. The contract will be a firm fixed-price type, authorized under 10 U.S.C. 2304(C)(1) with justification based on limited available sources. The previous contract, awarded on September 21, 2022, to American Fuel Cell and Coated Fabrics Company, was for 12 units. Interested parties have 45 days from the publication date to submit proposals, and potential contractors can identify commercial item capabilities within 15 days of the notice. An ombudsman is available at (405) 855-3552 to address contractor concerns during the proposal development phase, though they will not participate in proposal evaluation or source selection.
Notice text
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Update #2 · Latest ·
SOLICITATION SPRTA1-25-R-0042
SYNOPSIS
COMPETITIVE MYC
SPARES
PR:FD20302500018
RFP: SPRTA1-25-R-0042
Export Control Does Not Apply
New Manufactured Material: A firm fixed price type 3 year MYC contract is contemplated. The items, estimated quantities and required deliveries are as follows:
CLIN 0001: NSN: 1560-01-529-7631 FL, P/N: 10-2455-6, NOUN: FUEL CELL; Estimated Quantity: 1ST Year 30 EA, 2nd Year 30 EA and 3ed Year 30 EA Max contract quantity 135 EA. Delivery: On or Before 1 OCT 2025.
Description: Dim: Approx. 57.00 INCHES LENGTH / 127.00 INCHES WIDTH / 52.00 INCHES HEIGHT / 65.00 LB WEIGHT. APPL: KC135 ACFT
FUNCTION: KC-135 #3 CW fuel cell stores fuel for inflight refueling
Surplus NOT Authorized
AMC:1C
The approximate solicitation issue date will be: 26 Nov 2024.
The approximate response date will be: 10 Jan 2025.
The anticipated award date will be: 31 Mar 2025.
History: Last buy 21 Sep 2022 to American Fuel Cell and Coated Fabrics Company, Quantity: 12 each.
Buyer: David Garcia, Ph: 405-739-5501; Fax: 405-734-8129; david.garcia.59@us.af.mil
The rights to use the data needed to purchase this part from additional source(s) are not owned by the government and cannot be purchased, developed, or otherwise obtained.
American Fuel Cell and Coated Fabrics Company (CAGE: 05476) and Meggitt (Rockmart) (CAGE: 56221) are the only known sources that can satisfy the government’s requirement.
Current qualified sources are: American Fuel Cell and Coated Fabrics Company (CAGE: 05476) and Meggitt (Rockmart) (CAGE: 56221) Authority: 10 U.S.C. 2304(C)(1), Justification: Supplies (or Services) required are available from only one or a limited number of responsible source(s) and no other type of supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. The proposed contract action is for supplies in which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one, or a limited number of sources under authority of FAR 6.302.
This is a full and open requirement. All proposals received within 45 days after date of publication of this synopsis will be considered by the Government. A Determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.
Based on market research, the Government is not using the policies contained in Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items, in its solicitation for the described supplies or services. However, interested persons 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.
Note: An Ombudsman has been appointed to hear concerns from Offerors or potential Offerors during the proposal development phase of this acquisition. The purpose of the Ombudsman is not to diminish the authority of the program director or contracting officer, but to communicate contractor concerns, issues, disagreements, and recommendations to the appropriate government personnel. When requested, the Ombudsman will maintain strict confidentiality as to source of the concern. The Ombudsman does not participate in the evaluation of proposals or in the source selection process. Interested parties are invited to call the Ombudsman at (405) 855-3552. DO NOT CALL THIS NUMBER FOR SOLICITATION REQUESTS.
Update #1 ·
SYNOPSIS
COMPETITIVE MYC
SPARES
PR:FD20302500018
RFP: SPRTA1-25-R-0042
Export Control Does Not Apply
New Manufactured Material: A firm fixed price type 3 year MYC contract is contemplated. The items, estimated quantities and required deliveries are as follows:
CLIN 0001: NSN: 1560-01-529-7631 FL, P/N: 10-2455-6, NOUN: FUEL CELL; Estimated Quantity: 1ST Year 30 EA, 2nd Year 30 EA and 3ed Year 30 EA Max contract quantity 135 EA. Delivery: On or Before 1 OCT 2025.
Description: Dim: Approx. 57.00 INCHES LENGTH / 127.00 INCHES WIDTH / 52.00 INCHES HEIGHT / 65.00 LB WEIGHT. APPL: KC135 ACFT
FUNCTION: KC-135 #3 CW fuel cell stores fuel for inflight refueling
Surplus NOT Authorized
AMC:1C
The approximate solicitation issue date will be: 26 Nov 2024.
The approximate response date will be: 10 Jan 2025.
The anticipated award date will be: 31 Mar 2025.
History: Last buy 21 Sep 2022 to American Fuel Cell and Coated Fabrics Company, Quantity: 12 each.
Buyer: David Garcia, Ph: 405-739-5501; Fax: 405-734-8129; david.garcia.59@us.af.mil
The rights to use the data needed to purchase this part from additional source(s) are not owned by the government and cannot be purchased, developed, or otherwise obtained.
American Fuel Cell and Coated Fabrics Company (CAGE: 05476) and Meggitt (Rockmart) (CAGE: 56221) are the only known sources that can satisfy the government’s requirement.
Current qualified sources are: American Fuel Cell and Coated Fabrics Company (CAGE: 05476) and Meggitt (Rockmart) (CAGE: 56221) Authority: 10 U.S.C. 2304(C)(1), Justification: Supplies (or Services) required are available from only one or a limited number of responsible source(s) and no other type of supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. The proposed contract action is for supplies in which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one, or a limited number of sources under authority of FAR 6.302.
This is a full and open requirement. All proposals received within 45 days after date of publication of this synopsis will be considered by the Government. A Determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.
Based on market research, the Government is not using the policies contained in Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items, in its solicitation for the described supplies or services. However, interested persons 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.
Note: An Ombudsman has been appointed to hear concerns from Offerors or potential Offerors during the proposal development phase of this acquisition. The purpose of the Ombudsman is not to diminish the authority of the program director or contracting officer, but to communicate contractor concerns, issues, disagreements, and recommendations to the appropriate government personnel. When requested, the Ombudsman will maintain strict confidentiality as to source of the concern. The Ombudsman does not participate in the evaluation of proposals or in the source selection process. Interested parties are invited to call the Ombudsman at (405) 855-3552. DO NOT CALL THIS NUMBER FOR SOLICITATION REQUESTS.
Attachments
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| SPRTA1-25-R-0042.pdf |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel cell | Award Notice | |
| Fuel cell | Pre-Solicitation |
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