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F-16 Fuel Cells Federal contract opportunity
Solicitation number
SPRHA4-25-R-0383
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Defense Logistics Agency Aviation

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This is a Special Packaging Instruction (SPI) document for aircraft fuel cells, specifically for part number 320-4-45551-101. The document provides detailed specifications for packaging hazardous materials containing residual fuel, which must be handled by authorized hazardous material personnel.

The SPI outlines specific requirements including: packing methods conforming to MIL-STD-2073, container dimensions (47" x 45" x 28"), gross weight limits of 175 lbs, and design fragility rating of 110. Key packaging components include steel strapping, masking tape, access covers, nylon cord, absorbent material, and various liners. The document includes detailed assembly instructions, caution notices regarding fuel handling, and requirements for wood packaging material treatment per international standards (ISPM No. 15). Distribution is restricted to Department of Defense and U.S. DOD contractors only, with specific marking and certification requirements for shipping and storage. The container design features a reusable structure with specific provisions for securing the fuel cell using nylon cords and eye screws, with barriers and absorbent materials to protect against fuel contamination.

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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."

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