Notice of Intent to Sole Source for LP33333 Batteries
Open — responses due 21 Nov 2026 (7 days left) · No Set aside used · National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) · NAICS 335910 · Solicitation 80AFRC27SS003
Get the AI read before you spend a day on this package. FedSift pulls out the deal-breakers and key risks, each quoted from the document. Free, no account.
Likely sole source (FedSift estimate from the notice text) — confirm on SAM.gov before investing in a bid
AI read of this solicitation
Before you spend a day on this package: FedSift reads every document and pulls out what is being bought, the deal-breakers and the key risks — each quoted from the page it came from. Free, no account needed. The result is shared, so the next reader gets it instantly. With a free account it also builds the full compliance matrix.
Track this solicitation
We'll email you if the response deadline moves, an amendment posts, or new documents are added. It closes 21 November 2026. No account needed — one email, unsubscribe in a click.
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
FedSift reads the full solicitation package — every attachment — and pre-extracts the compliance matrix, evaluation factors, key risks, win themes and deal-breakers, each with a verbatim quote and the exact PDF page it came from. It scores the opportunity against your company profile, tells you whether to bid as prime or sub, and ranks teaming partners who could close your gaps.
Source: this notice on SAM.gov. FedSift republishes public federal procurement data and is not affiliated with the U.S. Government. Always confirm dates and requirements against SAM.gov before responding.
