F-16 Cell, Fuel, Aircraft
ID: SPRHA4-26-R-0081Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCYDLA AVIATION AT OGDEN, UTHILL AIR FORCE BASE, UT, 84056-5820, USA

NAICS

Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing (336413)

PSC

AIRFRAME STRUCTURAL COMPONENTS (1560)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/6a60c7dbd6f346baa6b51016ba165b69/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, through the Defense Logistics Agency at DLA Aviation in Ogden, UT, is conducting a Sources Sought notice for the procurement of fuel cells for F-16 aircraft. The primary objective is to gather market research to identify potential sources capable of fulfilling the agency's requirements, while also enhancing small business access and competition in the acquisition process. The procurement involves specific part numbers and an estimated quantity of 20 units, with a delivery schedule set between June and October 2027. Interested parties are encouraged to contact Kody Quayle at kody.quayle@us.af.mil for further information, and must be aware that the qualification process for suppliers may take up to 730 days, with associated costs for testing and equipment potentially reaching $1.25 million.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Kody Quayle
    kody.quayle@us.af.mil
    Files
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    MQR.pdf
    This government file outlines the manufacturing qualification requirements for Fuel Cells used in F-16 Aircraft. To become a qualified source, offerors must notify the government of their intent, certify access to manufacturing and testing facilities (including Lockheed Martin wet test fixtures), and verify a complete data package. They must also demonstrate compliance with manufacturing processes, unique identification requirements, and provide quality, performance, and environmental evaluation data. Offerors are required to submit a qualification test plan for approval, provide a pre-contract award qualification article for evaluation, and bear all associated costs, estimated at $50,000 for testing and an additional $1.2 million if wet test fixtures are purchased. The qualification process is estimated to take 730 days. Waivers for qualification requirements are available for sources with prior government supply experience, those qualified for similar part numbers, or those with previous qualifications under changed business structures.
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