NSN 1560-017081071, fuel cell aircraft
Awarded Limited / Sole Source Justification Posted
- Solicitation number
- SPE4A725R0716_JA
- Agency
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Aviation
Defense Logistics Agency, Department of Defense
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- Contract number
- SPE4A726D0298 Federal IDV award
- 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 Aviation has awarded contract SPE4A726D0298 on a sole-source basis for fuel cell aircraft components (NSN 1560-01/7081071) under a Firm Fixed-Price Indefinite Quantity Contract for a 5-year base period, with an estimated annual quantity of 80 units and a total 5-year quantity of 80 units.
The justification cites 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) as statutory authority. The acquisition is restricted to limited sources based on technical data unavailability and the requirement for engineering source approval to maintain part quality, citing AMSC C authority. A sources sought notice was posted on June 27, 2025, identifying BHPE LLC (CAGE 9SWS7), American Fuel Cell and Coated Fabrics (CAGE 05476), and Bell Textron Inc. (CAGE 97499) as capable sources; BHPE LLC responded with a SAR package submission. The estimated dollar value falls within the range requiring Competition Advocate approval (over $750,000 but not exceeding $15 million). The Contracting Officer, Competition Advocate, and Head of Contracting Activity approved the justification as of July 29, 2025. The acquisition was synopsized on July 18, 2025. NAICS 336413, PSC 1560.
Notice text
J&A
Awarded contract SPE4A726D0298 to unknown vendor for unknown amount on 2026-05-11.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| SPE4A725R0716_Redacted.pdf |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| This notice | Limited / Sole Source Justification | |
| Cell, fuel, aircraft | Award Notice | |
| NSN 1560-017081071, fuel cell aircraft | Pre-Solicitation | |
| NSN 1560-017081071, fuel cell aircraft | Pre-Solicitation |
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