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Attached to: CELL, FUEL, AIRCRAFT
Solicitation number: SPRHA4-26-R-0673
Issued by: Defense Logistics Agency Aviation

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This document is a Special Packaging Instruction (SPI) combined with contractual and qualification requirements for F-16 aircraft fuel cells.

The SPI (Code ID 98747, SPI No. F01-I53-2153) provides detailed packaging specifications for fuel cells intended for military preservation and shipment. The item nomenclature is "Cell, Fuel, Aircraft" (Part/Drawing No. 320-4-45551-101, National Stock No. 1560-01-153-2153). Packaging specifications include two levels: Level A and Level B, both using ASTM D6251 standards with Type III containers. Containers measure 47" x 45" x 28" (center ID, Level A and B) or 49" x 47" x 33.5" (center OD, Level A and B), with gross weights of 44,647 lbs and design fragility of 110. Packing requirements mandate lining containers with barrier material, absorbent material covering the entire bottom, centering the fuel cell with nylon cord secured to eye screws, and covering all access holes. The document emphasizes that items containing residual fuel are hazardous materials requiring certification by authorized hazardous material personnel and compliance with MIL-STD-2073. Marking requirements reference IAW MIL-STD-129, and closure follows ASTM D6251 unnailed closure standards. All wooden packaging materials must be debarked and heat-treated to 56°C for 30 minutes, with certification by ALSC-accredited agencies per ISPM No. 15.

The Manufacturing Qualification Requirements section (dated 19-Sep-22) establishes qualification standards for Fuel Cell suppliers for F-16 Aircraft applications, with NSNs 1560010542800, 1560013229987, 1560010541246, and 1560012240803 (Lockheed Martin P/Ns 16VB004001, 16VB004002, 375516-3, 320-4-45551-105, 375517-7, 320-4-45551-105). Qualification requirements include notification of intent to qualify, facility/testing/inspection capability certification, complete data verification including Lockheed Martin drawings 16VB004001, 16VB004002, and 16ZB004, manufacture/process verification per ESA-approved engineering data and DFARS 211.274 with UID requirements, qualification testing at offeror expense with 30-day advance notice to government, and pre-contract award qualification article submission within 180 days. Estimated qualification costs include testing/evaluation ($500,000), wet test fixture development/procurement (approximately $1.2 million from Lockheed Martin), and 730-day estimated completion timeline. Source Qualification Waivers (QWC1, QWC4, QWC5, QWC6) are available for suppliers meeting specific criteria, such as prior government supply or qualification to provide similar items. A Contract Data Requirements List (DD Form 1423-1) requires submission of a Test/Inspection Report (First Article Test Report) as data item A001, classified as NSP (Non-Special Pricing), with distribution to 416 SCMS/GUEAA and marking for the Non-Accountable Bay Transportation Officer at Hill AFB, UT. The Engineering Data List indicates requirements for engineering instructions, fuel tank specifications, and addendum specifications managed by Axillon Aerospace (Rockmart, LLC) as the manufacturer. Distribution Statement B authorizes release to U.S. Government agencies for test and evaluation (April 2026), with export control warnings for ITAR restrictions applicable.

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ITEMS CONTAINING RESIDUAL FUEL ARE

CONSIDERED HAZARDOUS MATERIALS AND MUST

BE PACKED IAW THE APPROPRIATE HAZARDOUS

MATERIAL REGULATION AND CERTIFIED BY

AUTHORIZED HAZARDOUS MATERIAL PERSONNEL

CAUTION:

DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT D: DISTRIBUTION AUTHORIZED TO DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE AND U.S. DOD CONTRACTORS ONLY, ADMINISTRATIVE OR OPERATIONAL USE, 29 JANUARY 2018. OTHER REQUESTS FOR THIS DOCUMENT SHALL BE REFERRED TO 406

SCMS/GULAA, (PACKAGING DIVISION), HILL AFB, UTAH 84056.

DESTRUCTION NOTICE: FOLLOW THE PROCEDURES IN DOD 5220.22-M, NATIONAL INDUSTRIAL SECURITY PROGRAM OPERATING MANUAL (NISPOM), SECTION 5-705, OR DOD 5200.1-R, INFORMATION SECURITY PROGRAM, CHAPTER VI. FOR UNCLASSIFIED, LIMITED DOCUMENTS, DESTROY BY ANY METHOD THAT WILL PREVENT DISCLOSURE OF CONTENTS OR RECONSTRUCTION OF THE DOCUMENT.

CAUTION NOTICES

NOTES

1. I.D. TAGS MUST BE STAMPED BY RESPONSIBLE PARTY SIGNIFYING ITEM HAS BEEN PREPARED FOR SHIPMENT/STORAGE

IAW

APPLICABLE T.0.

2. IF APPLICABLE: MARK TYPE AND FLASH POINT OF PURGING FLUID IAW AFI 24-203, AND

AFMAN24-204.

3. SECURE REF.-4, -5, -6 AND -13 TO CONTAINER WITH ADHESIVE CONFORMING TO A-A-1936 TYPE II OR EQUAL.

4. LINE ENTIRE CONTAINER WITH BARRIER REF.-7 THEN PLACE ABSORBENT MATERIAL REF.-8 COVERING THE ENTIRE BOTTOM. INSPECT FOR RIPS AND CONTAMINATES BEFORE REUSING. THIS IS NOT A REQUIREMENT FOR NEW FUEL CELLS.

5. CENTER FUEL CELL IN THE CONTAINER AND SECURE WITH NYLON CORD, REF.-10, TO EYE SCREWS, REF.-9, AS SHOWN.

THE FUEL CELL SITS ON THE BOTTOM OF THE CONTAINER WITH THE WEIGHT OF THE TANK HELD IN PLACE WITH NYLON

CORDS, REF.-10.

6. COVER ALL ACCESS HOLES ON FUEL CELL WITH REF.-11 AND SECURE WITH REF.-12.

INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS FOR PHYTOSANITARY MEASURES

REVISION OF ISPM NO. 15

REVISION OF WOOD PACKAGING MATERIAL FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE

THE FOLLOWING STATEMENT IS IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE UNITED NATIONS-IMPLEMENTED RESTRICTIONS ON WOOD PACKAGING MATERIAL (WPM). THIS REQUIREMENT IS SPECIFICALLY CONCERNED WITH INVASIVE SPECIES SUCH AS THE PINEWOOD NEMATODE. WPM IS DEFINED AS WOOD PALLETS, SKIDS, LOAD BOARDS, PALLET COLLARS, WOODEN BOXES, REELS, DUNNAGE, CRATES, FRAMES, AND CLEATS. THE STATEMENT BELOW CITES THE REQUIREMENTS IN DETAIL AND COVERS LUMBER FOR BUILDING CONTAINERS AND PALLETS USED FOR DELIVERIES, RESULTING IN SHIPMENTS WORLDWIDE (DIRECT, OR THROUGH AIR LOGISTICS CENTERS (ALC), CONTAINER CONSOLIDATION POINTS (CCP), OR OTHER BASES).

WOODEN LUMBER, WOODEN PALLET AND PACKAGING/CONTAINER STATEMENT:

ALL WOODEN LUMBER, WOODEN PALLETS, AND WOODEN CONTAINERS PRODUCED ENTIRELY OR IN PART OF WOOD PACKAGING MATERIAL (WPM) SHALL BE CONSTRUCTED FROM DEBARKED WOOD IN ADDITION TO THE APPLICATION OF HEAT-TREATED (HT) MATERIAL (HT TO 56 DEGREES CENTIGRADE OR 133 DEGREES FAHRENHEIT FOR 30 MINUTES).

CERTIFICATION/MARKING IS REQUIRED BY AN ACCREDITED AGENCY RECOGNIZED BY THE AMERICAN LUMBER STANDARDS COMMITTEE (ALSC). FOR REFERENCE DOCUMENTATION, SEE LATEST REVISION OF "INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS FOR PHYTOSANITARY MEASURES (ISPM NO. 15), "REGULATION OF WOOD PACKAGING MATERIAL IN INTERNATIONAL TRADE."

DD FORM 1423-1, FEB 2001

CONTRACT DATA REQUIREMENTS LIST

(1 Data Item)

PREVIOUS EDITION MAY BE USED.

Form Approved OMB No. 0704-0188

The public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 110 hours per response, including the time for reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering and maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing the collection of information. Send comments regarding this burden estimate or any other aspect of this collection of information, including suggestions for reducing the burden, to Department of Defense, Washington Headquarters Services, Directorate for Information Operations and Reports (0701-0188), 1215 Jefferson Davis Highway, Suite 1204, Arlington, VA 22202-4302. Respondents should be aware that notwithstanding any other provision of law, no person shall be subject to any penalty for failing to comply with a collection of information if it does not display a currently valid OMB control number. Please DO NOT RETURN your form to the above address. Send completed form to the Government Issuing Contracting Officer for the Contract/PR No.

listed in Block E.

A. CONTRACT LINE ITEM NO. B. EXHIBIT C. CATEGORY:

TDP ________ TM _______ OTHER

D. SYSTEM/ITEM E. CONTRACT/PR NO. F. CONTRACTOR

1. DATA ITEM NO. 2. TITLE OF DATA ITEM 3. SUBTITLE

4. AUTHORITY (Data Acquisition Document No.) 5. CONTRACT REFERENCE 6. REQUIRING OFFICE

7. DD 250 REQ

8. APP CODE

9. DIST STATEMENT

REQUIRED

10. FREQUENCY

11. AS OF DATE

12. DATE OF FIRST SUBMISSION

13. DATE OF SUBSEQUENT

SUBMISSION

14. DISTRIBUTION

a. ADDRESSEE

b. COPIES

Draft Final

Reg Repro

15. TOTAL

16. REMARKS

17. PRICE GROUP

18. ESTIMATED

TOTAL PRICE

G. PREPARED BY H. DATE I. APPROVED BY J. DATE

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