NSN: 1560-017192111, CELL, FUEL, AIRCRAFT
ID: SPE4A726R0227Type: 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)

Set Aside

No Set aside used (NONE)

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https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/d1544982ae734c308ab11c1fc31c9b15/view
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    The Department of Defense, through the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA Aviation), is seeking qualified suppliers for a Firm Fixed Price Contract to provide five units of a fuel cell for aircraft, identified by NSN 1560-017192111. The procurement requires adherence to a Higher Level Quality System and Contractor First Article Testing, with inspection and acceptance occurring at the origin in Grassy Creek, Virginia. This fuel cell is critical for aircraft operations, and the contract award will consider factors such as price and past performance. Interested vendors can access the solicitation on the DLA Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS) starting December 9, 2025, with a submission deadline of January 13, 2026. For further inquiries, contact Jessica Gentry at jessica.gentry@dla.mil or Leslie Adams at leslie.adams@dla.mil.

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