# SAM #80AFRC27SS003

NASA Armstrong purchase of six Eagle Picher Global Hawk batteries

**Buyer:** NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center
**Posted:** November 07, 2026
**Respond By:** November 21, 2026
**Identifier:** 80AFRC27SS003
**NAICS:** 335910, 335911

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

<p>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.</p>

<p>NASA/AFRC intends to issue a sole source contract to acquire the LP3333 Batteries<strong> </strong>from Eagle Picher, the sole manufacture of the Global Hawk batteries, containing proprietary technologies.</p>

<p>The Government intends to acquire a commercial product or service using FAR Part 12.</p>

<p>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.</p>

<p>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</p>

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