Combined Request for Information and Synopsis (26-R-0080)
ID: SPRHA4-26-R-0080Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCYDLA AVIATION AT OGDEN, UTHILL AIR FORCE BASE, UT, 84056-5820, USA

NAICS

Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing (336413)

PSC

AIRFRAME STRUCTURAL COMPONENTS (1560)

Set Aside

No Set aside used (NONE)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/1eebf81789a7490e905a55ada9c53df0/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, through the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation at Ogden, UT, is conducting a combined Request for Information and Synopsis (26-R-0080) to identify potential sources for the procurement of aircraft fuel cells. The primary objectives include market research to assess the availability of commercial or non-developmental items that meet the agency's requirements, as well as to enhance small business access to acquisition information and competition in contracting opportunities. The procurement involves an estimated quantity of 16 units of the fuel cell, with a delivery schedule anticipated 14 months after receipt of order. Interested parties should contact Johnny Wakefield at johnny.wakefield.2@us.af.mil by December 11, 2025, to express their interest and capabilities, as this opportunity is not set aside for small businesses and foreign participation at the prime contractor level is not permitted.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Johnny Wakefield
    (385) 591-3547
    johnny.wakefield.2@us.af.mil
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