The notice is a combined request for information and synopsis for fuel cells for F16 aircraft. The offeror must meet qualification requirements, including facilities, testing, and data verification. A precontract award qualification article is required. The estimated cost for testing and evaluation is $50,000. The estimated completion time for qualification is 730 days. The government is not planning on using policies contained in part 12, acquisition of commercial items, in its solicitation for the described supplies or services. Interested parties may identify their interest and capability to satisfy the governments requirement with a commercial item within 15 days of this notice. Award will be made only if the offeror meets qualification requirements at the time of award.
The estimated delivery schedule is from June 4, 2027 to October 4, 2027, according to the bid notice.
Award will be made only if the offeror, the product service, or the manufacturer meets qualification requirements at the time of award in accordance with far clause **** 1.
The offeror must be fully qualified in order to be eligible for a contract award, according to the bid notice.
The offerors facilities shall be made available for government inspection during these tests, as stated in the bid notice.
The offeror must provide, at their own expense, a precontract award qualification article for evaluation by the government, according to the bid notice.
Interested parties may identify to the contracting officer their interest and capability to satisfy the governments requirement with a commercial item within 15 days of this notice.
The estimated likely costs for testing and evaluation, which will be incurred by the potential offering party to become qualified: ****.