SAM #80AFRC27SS003

NASA Armstrong purchase of six Eagle Picher Global Hawk batteries

NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center is seeking six specialized batteries for its Range Hawk Global Hawk aircraft. - Government buyer: National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), Armstrong Flight Research Center (AFRC). - OEM: Eagle Picher, identified as the sole producer of the battery and owner of its proprietary technologies; NASA plans a sole-source purchase. - Product: Six storage batteries for the NASA Range Hawk Global Hawk, NSN 6140-01-619-8889. - The attachment lists part number LP33333; the initial release summary lists LP333, so the part number should be confirmed. - Maximum weight: 17.24 kg (38 lb); maximum dimensions: 21.1 cm wide × 32.0 cm long × 19.1 cm high. - Nominal voltage: 28 V; capacity: 55 Ah; energy storage: 1,540 Wh; maximum continuous discharge: 66 A; operating temperature: -40°C to 65°C. - Delivery: Required by the solicitation deadline.

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, charles.d.little@nasa.gov and Jamill Richter, jamill.m.richter@nasa.gov 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 : https://www.hq.nasa.gov/office/procurement/regs/Procurement-Ombuds-Comp-Advocate-Listing.pdf

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