PEO SOFSA: Mobile Hydrogen Production and Storage
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, through SOFWERX and USSOCOM Program Executive Office Special Operation Forces Support Activity (PEO SOFSA), is seeking innovative solutions for Mobile Hydrogen Production and Storage. This initiative aims to provide reliable, independent power for Special Operations Forces (SOF) operations, reducing logistical burdens by exploring low-pressure hydrogen generation and storage capabilities. Submissions for the Assessment Event are due by May 5, 2026.
Scope of Work
This effort focuses on testing and evaluating hydrogen energy systems capable of producing up to 500kW, with storage solutions for safe, low-pressure transportation by land, sea, and air. The objective is to identify scalable, portable, and safe systems that can provide 13-15 days of operation within a single container, significantly reducing reliance on traditional fuel supply chains and associated logistical costs for SOF operations.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Special Notice / Assessment Event (leading to potential non-FAR or FAR-based agreements, including OTAs under 10 U.S. Code, Section 4022, and FAR-based contracts)
- Set-Aside: None specified (open competition)
- Submissions Open: April 6, 2026
- Q&A Telecon: April 22, 2026 (RSVP by April 21, 2026)
- Submissions Due: May 5, 2026
- Downselect Notification: Around May 13, 2026
- Assessment Event (AE): June 9-11, 2026, held in-person at SOFWERX, Tampa, FL
- Published: April 7, 2026
Evaluation
Solutions will be evaluated independently primarily for technical merit by PEO SOFSA Subject Matter Experts (SMEs). Favorable evaluations during the AE may lead to negotiations for Phase 4 agreements, which could include R&D sub-awards, OTAs (with potential for follow-on production without additional competition), experimental procurement, CRADAs, prizes, or FAR-based contracts. Awardees may need to be compliant with NIST SP 800-171.
How to Participate
Interested parties should RSVP for the Q&A telecon, review assessment criteria, and complete the submission form. Templates for white papers and quad charts are available. For event-related questions, contact Sarah Marks.