CELL,FUEL,AIRCRAFT
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of Defense, Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation at Ogden, UT, has issued a Sources Sought notice for Aircraft Fuel Cells (Noun: Cell, Fuel, Aircraft), specifically NSN 1560-01-224-0803WF, P/N 320-4-45551-105. This is market research to identify capable sources for an estimated quantity of 10 units, with an estimated delivery by March 31, 2028. Responses are due by May 24, 2026.
Purpose & Scope
This notice serves as a combined Request for Information and Synopsis to conduct market research, improve small business access to acquisition information, and enhance competition. The Government is seeking to determine if other sources exist and if commercial or non-developmental items are available. This is not a Request for Proposal or Invitation for Bid and does not commit the Government to a contract.
Requirements
The requirement is for 10 EA of Aircraft Fuel Cells (NSN: 1560-01-224-0803WF, P/N: 320-4-45551-105), destined for FB2029, with an estimated delivery by March 31, 2028. Engineering source approval by the design control activity is required to maintain part quality. Qualified sources possess unique design capability, engineering skills, and manufacturing knowledge, along with data rights or technical data not economically available to the Government. Alternate sources must qualify in accordance with the design control activity’s procedures, approved by the cognizant Government engineering activity. Award will be contingent on meeting qualification requirements per FAR clause 52.209-1. One or more items are subject to Free Trade Agreements.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Request for Information
- Product/Service Code: 1560 (Airframe Structural Components)
- Set-Aside: Not expected to be set-aside for small businesses.
- Response Due: May 24, 2026, by 8:00 PM UTC.
- Published: May 11, 2026.
Submission & Contact
All responsible sources are encouraged to submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation for agency consideration. Interested parties identifying commercial item capability should do so within 15 days of this notice. For inquiries, contact Michelle Parker at michelle.parker.2@us.af.mil or 385-519-8190.