Fuel Cell Aircraft Manufacturing and Integration

The contract encompasses the final assembly, integration, testing, and delivery of 80 fuel cell-powered aircraft units identified by NSN 1560-017081071, with full systems production to be completed over a five-year period. This effort supports the Department of Defense’s broader initiative to advance energy-efficient aviation technologies, with all work falling under NAICS code 336413 for aircraft manufacturing. Performance is expected to occur under the oversight of DLA Aviation, though specific geographic locations for production or delivery have not been provided. As a subcontract, this agreement is part of a larger procurement structure, with no set-aside designation specified. The solicitation was posted in May 2026, indicating an upcoming phase of procurement activity aimed at securing capable contractors to deliver fully integrated, fuel cell-powered aircraft systems meeting stringent DoD performance and reliability standards. The project demands end-to-end manufacturing capability, including rigorous testing protocols, and requires compliance with defense production timelines and quality control measures appropriate for operational aerospace systems.