CELL,FUEL,AIRCRAFT

The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation at Ogden, UT, is procuring F-16 aircraft fuel cells under National Stock Number (NSN) 1560-01-224-0803WF. This Request for Proposal (RFP), issued via form SF-1447, seeks qualified sources to manufacture and deliver these critical components according to military technical and safety standards. The procurement includes options for both First Article Testing (FAT) and production units, with different bidding structures based on a vendor's current qualification status. Entry into this program requires a mandatory two-year qualification period and the use of specialized Lockheed Martin wet test fixtures. The solicitation package provides technical data, manufacturing qualification requirements, and specialized packaging instructions to maintain the integrity of the fuel cells during transport and storage. This DLA Aviation solicitation is for F-16 aircraft fuel cells (NSN 1560-01-224-0803WF). The RFP uses form SF-1447 and covers the manufacturing, testing, and delivery of these components. It includes bidding options for sources that require First Article Testing and those that do not. The scope involves manufacturing and delivering F-16 aircraft fuel cells (NSN 1560-01-224-0803 WF) made of nitrile rubber with a nylon barrier. These must conform to manufacturer part numbers from CAGE codes 56221 and 81755.