AIRCRAFT FUEL CELL / C4N, H1 ALL VERSIONS HELICOPTER
ID: SPE4A726R0121-SynopsisType: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCYDLA AVIATIONRICHMOND, VA, 23237, USA

NAICS

Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing (336413)

PSC

AIRFRAME STRUCTURAL COMPONENTS (1560)

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No Set aside used (NONE)

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https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/d6af785826cd4170b4d9843d00b4e1d9/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, through the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation, is seeking suppliers for an indefinite quantity contract (IQC) for aircraft fuel cells specifically for the C4N, H1 helicopter models. The procurement involves the acquisition of 40 units annually of the aircraft fuel cell, which is critical for the operational readiness of military helicopters, and will be issued as an unrestricted procurement with no options for extension. Interested contractors must be certified by the Department of Defense to access the required unclassified data and participate in the reverse auction process, which will be conducted online via DLA Procurex. The solicitation is expected to be released on or about November 21, 2025, and interested parties can contact Gladys Brown at gladys.brown@dla.mil or by phone at 445-737-4113 for further information.

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    Gladys Brown
    (445) 737-4113
    gladys.brown@dla.mil
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