Fuel Starter
ID: SPRHA126Q0999Type: Solicitation
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCYDLA AVIATION AT OGDEN, UTHILL AIR FORCE BASE, UT, 84056-5820, USA

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Motor Vehicle Gasoline Engine and Engine Parts Manufacturing (336310)

PSC

ENGINE FUEL SYSTEM COMPONENTS, NONAIRCRAFT (2910)
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    The Department of Defense, through the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation at Ogden, Utah, is soliciting proposals for the procurement of 11 F-16 Fuel Starters, identified by NSN 2910-01-135-5681. This acquisition is restricted to qualified sources, specifically AAR (CAGE 1Y249), RTX (CAGE 55820), and Hamilton Sundstrand (CAGE 99167), and is intended for Foreign Military Sales (FMS) customers under FMS Case MO-D-SAH. The Fuel Starters are critical components for the F-16 aircraft, ensuring reliable engine performance and operational readiness. Proposals must be submitted by the specified deadline, with delivery requirements set for June 14, 2027, and interested parties can contact Scottina Malia at scottina.malia@us.af.mil for further information.

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    The Engineering Data List (EDL) dated September 9, 2025, Revision 14, provides detailed engineering information for the F-16 Power System, specifically concerning the FUEL CONTROL, STARTI (NSN: 2910011355681RP). The document, generated by 429 SCMS GUMACA and maintained by Sagen, Gregory G, lists components manufactured by HAMILTON SUNDSTRAND CORPORATION with reference number 5901030C. Key entries include the FUEL CONTROL ASSEMBLY (drawing 5901030P) and the LABEL, UNIQUE IDENTIFICATION (UID) (drawing 200733803D), both indicating specific furnished method codes. The EDL includes a critical notice regarding the release of data to foreign-owned, controlled, or influenced companies, requiring approval from the Foreign Disclosure Office. It also defines various furnished method codes (C, S, M, X, R, P, V, G, O, A) for understanding how documents are provided. This document is essential for procurement, maintenance, and regulatory compliance within federal government solicitations, ensuring proper identification and handling of critical F-16 power system components.
    This government Statement of Work outlines comprehensive preservation, packaging, and marking requirements for offerors, primarily focusing on military and commercial packaging standards. It mandates adherence to various Department of Defense (DoD) Military Standards, ASTM, ANSI, and FAR/DAR clauses, with specific instructions for military packaging (MIL-STD 2073-1), commercial packaging (ASTM D3951), and military marking (MIL-STD 129). The document details requirements for hazardous materials, classified materials, electrostatic sensitive devices, and specialized shipping containers (MIL-STD-648). It also covers international phytosanitary measures (ISPM 15) for wood packaging, proper handling of reusable containers, and procedures for reporting discrepancies via WebSDR. The purpose is to ensure consistent, compliant, and safe packaging, marking, and handling of materials for government activities, providing a framework for contractors to access relevant specifications and documentation.
    This government solicitation (SPRHA1-26-Q-0999), issued by DLA AVIATION - OGDEN on December 5, 2025, is a Request for Proposal (RFP) for 11 F-16 Fuel Starters. The acquisition is restricted to qualified sources (AAR CAGE 1Y249, RTX CAGE 55820, Hamilton Sundstrand CAGE 99167) and is for Foreign Military Sales (FMS) customers, specifically FMS Case: MO-D-SAH. The document outlines delivery requirements by June 14, 2027, and requests range pricing for quantities of 1 to 5, 6 to 10, 11 to 15, and 16+ units. It emphasizes on-time delivery improvement and includes numerous FAR and DFARS clauses, particularly those related to safeguarding defense information, unique item identification, small business subcontracting, and prohibitions concerning foreign-made unmanned aircraft systems and certain foreign entities. An ombudsman is designated for issue resolution.
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