F-16 Fuel Cells
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
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- Solicitation number
- SPRHA4-25-R-0383
- Agency
- Aviation Defense Logistics Agency, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 336413 Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing
- PSC
- 1560 Airframe Structural Components
- Place of performance
- USA
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Defense Logistics Agency Aviation is seeking to procure 33 F-16 Fuel Cells with a National Stock Number (NSN) 1560-01-224-0803 and Part Number 320-4-45551-105. The procurement is being conducted under 10 U.S.C. 2304(C)(1), with justification that these supplies are available from only a limited number of responsible sources. Market research is a primary objective of this pre-solicitation notice, aimed at determining potential sources capable of meeting the agency's requirements and exploring commercial or nondevelopmental item availability. Interested parties must submit capability statements, proposals, or quotations within 15 days of the notice, with contact made to Michelle Mihu at michelle.mihu@us.af.mil. The procurement involves complex qualification requirements, including demonstrating manufacturing capabilities, possessing complete technical data packages, and potentially conducting qualification testing estimated to cost around $50,000.
The procurement is not set aside for small businesses, and the estimated delivery schedule involves 5 units per month beginning November 5, 2025. Meggitt (CAGE 56221) is suggested as a potential source, though the notice does not indicate they are the incumbent contractor. The total estimated contract value is not explicitly stated, but qualification requirements suggest significant investment potential, including potential costs of up to $1.2 million for wet test fixtures. The contract is subject to Free Trade Agreements and will be fulfilled at destination code SW3215. Contractors must be fully qualified before contract award, with a comprehensive qualification process estimated to take 730 days due to the complexity of the fuel cells and required materials testing. The procurement falls under NAICS category 336413 (Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing) and PSC category 1560 (Airframe Structural Components).
Notice text
The primary purposes of this notice are as follows:
- Conduct market research to determine if other sources are capable of satisfying the agency’s requirements exist and if commercial items or nondevelopmental items are available that meet the agency’s requirements
- Improve small business access to acquisition information
- Enhance competition by identifying contracting and subcontracting opportunities
This announcement is not a Request for Proposal or an Invitation for Bid, nor is it to be construed as a commitment by the Government. The Government does not intend to contract on the basis of this request or otherwise pay for any information solicited herein. Interested parties should contact Michelle Mihu at michelle.mihu@us.af.mil for additional information.
Detailed Information
Contracting Office: DLA Aviation
Address: 6051 Gum Lane, Hill AFB, UT 84056
Noun: F-16 Fuel Cells
NSN: 1560-01-224-0803
P/N: 320-4-45551-105
Estimated Quantity: 33 EA
Destination: SW3215
Estimated Delivery Schedule: 5 EA per month, beginning 11/5/25
Set-aside: It is NOT expected that this requirement will be set-aside for small businesses
Statements
Authority: 10 U.S.C. 2304(C)(1), Justification: Supplies required are available from only one or a limited number of responsible sources and no other type of supplies will satisfy agency requirements.
It is suggested that small business firms or others interested in subcontracting opportunities in connection with the described procurement make contact with the following firms:
Meggitt (CAGE 56221)
Based upon market research, the Government is not planning on using policies contained in Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items, in its solicitation for the described supplies or services. However, interested parties may identify to the contracting officer their interest and capability to satisfy the Government's requirement with a commercial item within 15 days of this notice.
All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation, which shall be considered by the agency.
One or more of the items under this acquisition is subject to Free Trade Agreements.
Attachments
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| MQR.pdf | ||
| Unmarked Eng Data 2022.pdf |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| F-16 Fuel Cells | Limited / Sole Source Justification | |
| F-16 Fuel Cells | Award Notice | |
| F-16 Fuel Cells | Solicitation | |
| F-16 Fuel Cells | Pre-Solicitation |
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