Opportunities · California

Notice of Intent to Sole Source for LP33333 Batteries

National Aeronautics and Space Administration · Edwards, California · Sources Sought

AgencyNational Aeronautics and Space Administration
Place of performanceEdwards, California
CategoryBatteries
Notice typeSources Sought
Set-asideNONE
PostedNov 7, 2026
Response dueNov 21, 2026
Solicitation no.80AFRC27SS003
02From the notice
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, [contact on SAM.gov] and Jamill Richter, [contact on SAM.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 ac…

Excerpt from the public notice. Read the full solicitation and all attachments on SAM.gov.

03Market history

Who has won similar work in California.

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Thermal Electronics, Inc.Defense Logistics Agency$2,095,600Feb 19, 2026 – Jun 30, 2027
Integrated Procurement TechnologiesDefense Logistics Agency$1,999,160May 13, 2026 – Aug 11, 2027
General AtomicsDepartment of the Navy$1,991,513May 16, 2024 – Dec 19, 2025
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Concorde Battery CorporationDefense Logistics Agency$675,308Apr 24, 2025 – Sep 11, 2025
Concorde Battery CorporationDefense Logistics Agency$629,857May 26, 2026 – Nov 12, 2026

Largest federal contract awards in batteries performed in California, with contract activity in the past three years. Source: USAspending.gov. Shown for market context; not necessarily the incumbent for this requirement.