Pre Solicitation - This notice is a Pre Solicitation. 

The primary purposes of this notice are as follows:

• Conduct market research to determine if other sources are capable of satisfying the agency’s requirements exist and if commercial items or nondevelopmental items are available that meet the agency’s requirements
• Improve small business access to acquisition information
• Enhance competition by identifying contracting and subcontracting opportunities

This announcement is not a Request for Proposal or an Invitation for Bid, nor is it to be construed as a commitment by the Government.  The Government does not intend to contract on the basis of this request or otherwise pay for any information solicited herein.  Interested parties should contact scottina.malia@us.af.mil.

Detailed Information

Contracting Office: DLA Aviation

Address: 6051 Gum Lane, Hill AFB, UT 84056

Noun: Fuel Cell

NSN: 1560-01-322-9987

P/N: 320-4-45550-105 / 8161-1

Estimated Quantity: Nine (9) each

Destination: 

• Two (2) each to DJO002/DA2SAC
• One (1) each to DTH003/DA3RBQ
• Six (6) each to DTH003/DA3RBQ

Estimated Delivery Schedule: On or before 9/30/26

Set-aside: It is NOT expected that this requirement will be set-aside for small businesses

Statements

Authority: 10 U.S.C. 2304(C)(1), Justification: Supplies required are available from only one or a limited number of responsible sources and no other type of supplies will satisfy agency requirements.

It is suggested that small business firms or others interested in subcontracting opportunities in connection with the described procurement make contact with the following firms via their government POC as listed in SAM.gov:

• Meggitt CAGE 56221
• Floats & Fuel Cells Inc., CAGE 7Z8Q5

Contractors desiring to become a qualified source must submit a qualification package. Please see clause 52.209-1 and the attached Manufacturing Qualification Requirement for additional details.   

Based upon market research, the Government is not planning on using policies contained in Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items, in its solicitation for the described supplies or services. However, interested parties may identify to the contracting officer their interest and capability to satisfy the Government's requirement with a commercial item within 15 days of this notice. One or more of the items under this acquisition is subject to Free Trade Agreements.