Notice of Intent to Sole Source for LP33333 Batteries
Updated
Sources Sought from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration. Due Nov 21, 2026, 12:00 PM (UTC-8), 12 days left.
| Solicitation number | 80AFRC27SS003 |
|---|---|
| Agency | National Aeronautics and Space Administration |
| Office | NASA Armstrong Flight Research Cntr |
| Notice type | Sources Sought |
| Set-aside | None |
| Trade (NAICS) | Battery Manufacturing (335910) |
| Product or service code | 6140 |
| Posted | Nov 7, 2026 |
| Response deadline | Nov 21, 2026, 12:00 PM (UTC-8) (12 days left) |
| Add the deadline to | Google Calendar · Apple / Outlook (.ics) |
Bid documents (1)
- LP3333 Statement of Work 267 KB
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Description
NASA/AFRC has a requirement for Global Hawk six (6) LP3333 Batteries with the proprietary technologies of Eagle Picher, the sole producer of Global Hawk batteries. NASA/AFRC intends to issue a sole source contract to acquire the LP3333 Batteries from Eagle Picher, the sole manufacture of the Global Hawk batteries, containing proprietary technologies. The Government intends to acquire a commercial product or service using FAR Part 12.
Interested organizations may submit their capabilities and qualifications to perform the effort electronically via email to Charles Little, [email protected] and Jamill Richter, [email protected] not later than 12:00pm PT November 21, 2026. Such capabilities/qualifications will be evaluated solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct this acquisition on a competitive basis.
A decision by the Government not to compete this acquisition on a full and open competition basis, based upon responses to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the Government. NASA Clause 1852.215-84, Ombudsman, is applicable. The Center Ombudsman for this acquisition can be found at : hq.nasa.gov/office/procurement/...
Contracting contact
- Jamill Richter · [email protected] · (661) 276-3907
- Charles Little · [email protected]
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Is your business small enough?
For NAICS 335910, a business counts as small if it has no more than 1,250 employees (SBA size standard). This notice is set aside, so only businesses under that size, or in the named program, can bid. SBA table, current as of Oct 15, 2026.
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About the buyer
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration awarded $16.8 billion in contracts in the last 12 months; its biggest suppliers were California Institute Of Technology, The Boeing Company and Blue Origin, LLC. See what NASA is buying now.
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