NSN 1560-017081071, fuel cell aircraft
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
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- Solicitation number
- SPE4A725R0716
- Agency
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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
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation has issued a Sources Sought Notice to conduct market research for NSN 1560-017081071, a fuel cell aircraft component categorized under airframe structural components. The agency seeks to identify companies capable of manufacturing or legitimately obtaining this specialized aviation part, which is currently used in weapon systems with designator code 51N. Interested parties must demonstrate their qualifications through the Source Approval Request (SAR) Program, which requires comprehensive documentation proving the ability to manufacture products equal to or better than currently approved items. The evaluation process involves rigorous technical, manufacturing, and quality control assessments to ensure safety and performance standards for military aviation applications. Companies must submit their responses by July 2, 2025, at 2:00 PM Eastern Standard Time via email to the designated contracting officer at tatjana.vaughan@dla.mil.
This procurement opportunity does not utilize any set-aside designations and is open to all qualified manufacturers. The item is currently manufactured by two approved sources: American Fuel Cell and Coated Fabrics (CAGE 05476) under part number 62650-11 and Bell Textron Inc (CAGE 97499) under part number 449-366-001-103. No specific award values or budget ranges have been disclosed in this market research phase, as this is purely an informational notice rather than a formal solicitation. The SAR evaluation process can extend beyond 180 days, indicating the comprehensive nature of the source approval requirements. Companies interested in becoming approved sources must utilize the electronic submission process through the DoD SAFE file transmission site and should review estimated demand through the DLA Supplier Requirements Visibility Application before proceeding with their applications.
Notice text
Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation is issuing this Sources Sought Notice as a means of conducting market research to determine if other companies are capable of manufacturing (or legitimately obtaining) the following item: NSN 1560-017081071, FUEL CELL AIRCRAFT. This item is currently manufactured by AMERICAN FUEL CELL AND COATED FABRICS (CAGE 05476) UNDER PART NUMBER 62650-11 AND BELL TEXTRON INC (CAGE 97499) UNDER PART NUMBER 449-366-001-103. The Weapon System Designator Code is 51N.
This Sources Sought Notice is for informational purposes only. This is not a request for an offer. This does not constitute as a solicitation and shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government. Responses in any form are not offers and the Government is under no obligation to award a contract as a result of this announcement. No funds are available to pay for preparation of responses to this announcement. Any information submitted by respondents to this technical description is strictly voluntary.
Interested parties who consider themselves qualified to manufacture (or legitimately obtain) the above listed supplies are invited to submit a response to this Sources Sought Notice by JULY 2, 2025, 2:00pm Eastern Standard Time. All responses under this Sources Sought Notice must be emailed to Tatjana Klemmer at tatjana.vaughan@dla.mil.
Contracting Office Address: 6090 Strathmore Rd., Richmond, VA 23237
If your company desires to be reviewed and qualified as an "Approved Source" for this item, submit an application package through the Source Approval Request (SAR) Program as outlined in the attached JACG SAM HB document. A SAR package contains all of the technical data needed to demonstrate that the prospective contractor can competently manufacture the product to the same level of quality, or better, than the required item. The onus is on the contractor to document and demonstrate their product is equal to, or better, than the currently approved item, which DLA Aviation is procuring.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| SAR Handbook.pdf | ||
| AVN SAR Submit Instructions.pdf |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| NSN 1560-017081071, fuel cell aircraft | Limited / Sole Source Justification | |
| Cell, fuel, aircraft | Award Notice | |
| NSN 1560-017081071, fuel cell aircraft | Pre-Solicitation | |
| This notice | Pre-Solicitation |
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