Fuel cell
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
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- Solicitation number
- SPRTA1-25-R-0043
- 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 (NSN: 1560-01-529-7632) for KC-135 aircraft in-flight refueling systems through a competitive Multiple Year Contract (MYC). The three-year firm-fixed-price contract will involve the procurement of specialized fuel cells used specifically for the KC-135 aircraft's #4 CW system. Potential contractors must demonstrate capability to manufacture fuel cells with specific dimensional requirements: approximately 57 inches length, 127 inches width, 52 inches height, and weighing 65 pounds. Currently, only two sources are known to meet the government's requirements: American Fuel Cell and Coated Fabrics Company and Meggitt (Rockmart). The solicitation (SPRTA1-25-R-0043) is scheduled for release on November 26, 2024, with responses due by January 10, 2025, and an anticipated award date of March 31, 2025.
The contract is not set aside for any specific business category and represents a full and open competitive requirement. The estimated contract quantities include 27 units in the first year, 27 units in the second year, and 26 units in the third year, with a maximum contract quantity of 120 units. The previous contract, awarded on August 3, 2019, to American Fuel Cell and Coated Fabrics Company, involved the procurement of 23 units. Delivery of the fuel cells is required on or before October 1, 2025. The procurement is being conducted under authority 10 U.S.C. 2304(C)(1), which allows for limited source selection when supplies are available from only one or a limited number of responsible sources. An Ombudsman has been appointed to address potential contractor concerns during the proposal development phase, and can be contacted at (405) 855-3552.
Notice text
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Update #2 · Latest ·
SOLICITATION SPRTA1-25-R-0043
SYNOPSIS
COMPETITIVE MYC
SPARES
PR:FD20302500019
RFP: SPRTA1-25-R-0043
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: 1560-01-529-7632 FL, P/N: 10-2455-7, NOUN: FUEL CELL; Estimated Quantity: 1ST Year 27 EA, 2nd Year 27 EA and 3ed Year 26 EA Max contract quantity 120 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 #4 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 3 Aug 2019 to American Fuel Cell and Coated Fabrics Company, Quantity: 23 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:FD20302500019
RFP: SPRTA1-25-R-0043
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: 1560-01-529-7632 FL, P/N: 10-2455-7, NOUN: FUEL CELL; Estimated Quantity: 1ST Year 27 EA, 2nd Year 27 EA and 3ed Year 26 EA Max contract quantity 120 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 #4 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 3 Aug 2019 to American Fuel Cell and Coated Fabrics Company, Quantity: 23 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-0043.pdf |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel cell | Award Notice | |
| Fuel cell | Pre-Solicitation |
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