F-16 Fuel Cells
ID: SPRHA4-25-R-0381Type: 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)

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https://sam.gov/opp/3c0a5eb15ea04742a9416fc52f58c15d/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, through the Defense Logistics Agency, is conducting a Sources Sought notice for the procurement of fuel cells designated for the F-16 aircraft. The primary objective is to gather market research to identify potential sources capable of fulfilling the agency's requirements and to enhance small business access to acquisition information. These fuel cells, critical components for the F-16, require suppliers to meet stringent manufacturing qualification standards, including compliance with engineering specifications and validation of manufacturing capabilities. Interested parties should contact Travis Bodily at travis.bodily@us.af.mil for further information, and submissions of capability statements are encouraged within 15 days of this notice. The estimated delivery schedule spans from September 2025 to January 2026, with a total estimated quantity of 22 units.

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    Travis Bodily
    travis.bodily@us.af.mil
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    MQR.pdf
    The document outlines the Manufacturing Qualification Requirements for fuel cells designated for the F-16 aircraft, focusing on standards necessary for prospective suppliers to be recognized as qualified sources. It details processes including prequalification notices, necessary facilities and inspection capabilities, data verification, and compliance with engineering specifications. Offerors must validate their manufacturing capabilities and provide test plans for government approval, with prior notification required for testing events. The document also discusses qualification article submissions, estimated costs, and timelines, indicating that successful qualification does not guarantee contract awards. Additionally, waiver criteria are outlined for sources that previously provided similar items or are restructured entities. Overall, this document serves as a guide for suppliers in the defense manufacturing sector to meet stringent qualification standards effectively to participate in government contracts.
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