CELL,FUEL,AIRCRAFT

The contract notice is a combined Request for Information and Synopsis aimed at conducting market research to identify potential sources that can meet the government’s requirements for a specific aircraft fuel cell part (NSN 1560-01-224-0803WF, P/N 320-4-45551-105). The purpose is to explore the availability of commercial or non-developmental items, enhance competition, and improve small business access to acquisition opportunities. It is emphasized that this is not a solicitation for proposals nor a commitment to contract or pay for submissions. Interested parties are encouraged to submit capability statements within 15 days and may contact the designated official for more details. The government requires that the fuel cell part must have engineering source approval and be produced by qualified sources with unique design, engineering, and manufacturing capabilities, as the quality of the part depends on retained proprietary data and technical knowledge. Any alternate source must qualify through government-approved procedures overseen by the relevant engineering activity. Award will be contingent upon meeting these qualification requirements, as stipulated by applicable federal acquisition regulations. The estimated order quantity is 10 units, with an anticipated delivery date by the end of March 2028, and the procurement is not expected to be set aside for small businesses. Some items under this acquisition are subject to Free Trade Agreements.