Notice of intenet to solicit only source for one (1) hydrogen generator, associated parts, and one (1) year of preventative maintenance.
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- W911QX26QA018
- Agency
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ACC Aberdeen Proving Ground
Army Contracting Command, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 335312 Motor and Generator Manufacturing
- Place of performance
- Adelphi, Maryland 20783, United States
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About this opportunity
The Army Research Laboratory (ARL), operating under the Department of the Army Materiel Command Army Contracting Command Aberdeen Proving Ground, is soliciting one Nel Hydrogen model S40 hydrogen generator (Part No. CFG3041), associated parts including a 3-way ball valve, calibration kit, and liquid drain trap, and one year of preventative maintenance and warranty coverage. The procurement is structured as a sole-source acquisition under FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i), issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ) for commercial items. Key requirements include a hydrogen gas generator utilizing Proton PEM caustic-free electrolysis technology with a capacity of 1.05 Nm3/hr (40 SCFH) at 200 psig, 99.9995% purity, operating on 230 VAC single-phase power at 50 or 60 Hz, and 100-0% turndown capability with a 6-8 week lead time. The government will make award to the responsible offeror whose quote conforms to requirements and whose price is determined fair and reasonable, with no additional competitive evaluation criteria specified. Proposals are due no later than February 25, 2026 at 1:00 PM EST, with delivery required within eight weeks of contract award.
This solicitation contains no small business set-aside designation. The intended awardee is Proton Energy Systems, Inc. d/b/a Nel Hydrogen US (CAGE Code 1UZE7), located in Wallingford, Connecticut, with an estimated total contract value of $120,328.50. The procurement covers one hydrogen generator unit with associated components and services, complemented by one year of Proton Care warranty and preventative maintenance via on-site field service engineer visits. Delivery is required Free on Board to ARL Shipping & Receiving at 2800 Powder Mill Road, Adelphi, Maryland 20783-1138 no later than April 31, 2026. The Firm-Fixed Price contract will include option years that may be exercised within 180 days after contract award, with the Contract Specialist being NyShaun Greene and the Contracting Officer being Eddie Kemp.
Notice text
NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLICIT ONLY ONE SOURCE (BRAND-NAME ONLY) FOR ONE (1) HYDROGEN GENERATOR, ASSOCIATED PARTS, AND ONE (1) YEAR OF PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE
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