HOGEN Maintenance kits
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 National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), specifically the Acquisition and Grants Office, Eastern Acquisition Division-Kansas City, intends to award a sole source purchase order to Nel Hydrogen US for Hogen maintenance kits. These kits are essential for the Sterling Field Support Center (SFSC) in Sterling, VA, to maintain existing Hogen units. This is a pre-solicitation notice, not a request for competitive proposals. Firms believing they can meet the government's requirements must submit documentation within 15 days of publication.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for Hogen maintenance kits to ensure the SFSC's Hogen units are up-to-date on maintenance. Proper maintenance with these kits can extend the expected life of a Hogen unit up to 10 years. The SFSC serves as a training and learning facility.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sole Source Purchase Order
- Intended Contractor: Nel Hydrogen US
- Authority: FAR 6.103-1 (Sole Source)
- Product Service Code: J049 (Maintenance, Repair And Rebuilding Of Equipment: Maintenance And Repair Shop Equipment)
- Response Due: 15 days after publication (published May 27, 2026)
- Published: May 27, 2026
Sole Source Justification
Nel Hydrogen US is identified as the sole manufacturer of these specific maintenance kits for Hogen units. The sole source determination is based on the need for compatibility with existing systems and equipment. Pursuing an alternative would require significant funding and labor resources for NWS qualification testing and acceptance, which is deemed unacceptable at this time. The kits fit the form, functionality, and are compatible with NWS Hogen units.
Action for Interested Parties
This notice is not a request for competitive proposals. However, firms that believe they can fully meet the government's requirements may submit substantiating documentation or a request for additional information in writing to the contracting officer. Such submissions will be evaluated to determine if a competitive procurement is feasible. The government retains sole discretion in deciding whether to conduct a competitive procurement based on responses to this notice. Oral communications are not acceptable.
Contact Information
- Primary Point of Contact: Tyran Claypool
- Email: tyran.claypool@noaa.gov