$6.1 Million solicitation for helicopter fuel cells

UH-1y-helicopter
UH-1Y helicopter

DLA Aviation will be issuing a five year contract for the supply of fuel cells used in the UH-1Y Helicopter. This fuel cell, NSN 1680-01-524-0830 has a Bell Helicopter part number of 450-366-003-101.  A technical data package is available so new companies can compete.

The fuel cell was last sold to the military by American Fuel Cell and Coated for $19,595 in quantity of 5.  Another order for 32 units was priced at $18,060 each.  There is no set quantity in the solicitation but DLA estimates that they will purchase 68 fuel cells each year for a total quantity of 340 over the contract term. Based on past procurement history pricing we estimate the value of this contract at $6.1 Million.

All offers are due by May 19, 2022.

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