Purchase Order SPE4A725PE059

American Fuel Cell and Coated Fabrics Company, LLC (Amfuel), a small business manufacturer of aviation fuel system components based in Magnolia, Arkansas, was awarded a $56,514 firm fixed price purchase order on September 12, 2025, by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation to procure aircraft fuel cells. The contract, designated as a Total Small Business set-aside, requires delivery of two units of aircraft fuel cells (NSN 1560017077102) to DLA Distribution San Joaquin within 171 days of the delivery order, with an ultimate completion date of June 26, 2026. This procurement falls under NAICS code 336413 for Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing and represents part of DLA Aviation's ongoing efforts to maintain critical aviation readiness across the Department of Defense.

Amfuel, a subsidiary of Zodiac SA, has an established history of supplying specialized aerospace fuel system components to defense agencies since 2001 and has previously held multiple Indefinite Delivery Contracts with DLA Aviation with substantial ceiling values. The company's expertise in manufacturing fuel cells for military aircraft platforms such as the KC-135 and F-16, combined with its qualification as an approved source for this procurement, positions it as a key supplier for the military's aviation fuel system requirements. This purchase order supports DLA Aviation's supply chain for replacement parts and maintenance needs across various U.S. military aircraft operations.