Fuel Cell Bladders for the C-130 Aircraft

Closed Solicitation Posted

This opportunity was awarded. See its 2 award notices in the notice history.

Solicitation number
SPRWA1-21-R-0009
Agency
Responses due
Set-aside
No set-aside

Opportunity facts

Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .

About this opportunity

The Defense Logistics Agency Aviation seeks proposals to establish multiple award contracts for the manufacture of six fuel bladder tank national stock numbers used in C-130 aircraft. Requirements are for the U.S. Air Force and foreign military sales. Up to three firms will be selected for firm fixed price indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity contracts with a one-year basic period and four one-year options. Proposals will be evaluated on past performance, small business participation, and total price, with past performance the most important factor. The closing date for proposals was August 6, 2021.

There is no set-aside. Current approved sources are Meggitt Polymers & Composites, American Fuel Cell & Coated Fabrics, and Floats & Fuel Cells. GKN Alabama Fuel Systems is prequalified pending first article completion. NAICS code 336411 and PSC code 2530 cover aircraft parts and components. Performance will take place at contractors' facilities. Evaluation will consider small business status with past and present performance the most significant factor in best value determinations.

Notice text

6 versions

Update #6 · Latest ·

UPDATED: 05 August 2021. The solicitation has been amended. Please see attached amendment 0003.

UPDATED: 04 August 2021. The solicitation has been amended.  Please see attached amendment 0002

UPDATED: 30 July 2021 Due to system errors, the solitation has been extended to 02 August 2021. See attached amendment.

UPDATED: 20 JULY 2021 Please see attached document QUESTIONS 2 for the Government's Responses to questions received regarding this solicitation.  

NOTE:  The final date to submit questions about this solicitation is 21 JULY 2021. 

UPDATED: 14 JULY 2021  Please see attached document QUESTIONS 1 for the Government's responses to questions received regarding this solicitation.  

This Request for Proposal (RFP) is to establish a Multiple Award Contract (MAC) for the manufacture of Fuel Bladder Tanks for the C-130 Aircraft in accordance with (IAW) the drawings and technical data attached hereto for the NSN’s below.  Requirements for both the United States Air Force (USAF) and Foreign Military Sales (FMS) customers are anticipated.

NSN                                        NOUN

1560-00-661-1561LG             LH Inboard Fuel Bladder Cell

1560-00-670-2062LG             RH Inboard Fuel Bladder Cell

1560-00-442-4750LG             LH Center Fuel Bladder Cell

1560-00-442-4755LG             RH Center Fuel Bladder Cell

1560-00-670-2060LG             LH Outboard Fuel Bladder Cell

1560-00-670-2059LG             RH Outboard Fuel Bladder Cell

The Government intends to award up to three (3) competitive contracts, IAW FAR 6.102, utilizing Small Business Participation Acceptability with Past/Present Performance and Price Trade-off best value source selection as described in FAR 15.304(c)(3)(i) and (ii). The Government anticipates awarding up to 3 contracts to sources who meet the award criteria and are determined to be the best value to the Government as described herein.

Award of contracts will be made to sources that have received pre-qualification source approval for the manufacture of the above stated NSNs.  Current approved sources are:  (1) Meggitt Polymers & Composites (CAGE: 56221); (1) American Fuel Cell & Coated Fabrics (CAGE: 05476); and (3) Floats & Fuel Cells (CAGE: 1MM01). Current pre-qualified source is: GKN Alabama Fuel Systems (CAGE: 76CC4).  Completion of First Article is required for pre-qualified source.

These will be Firm Fixed Price Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contracts with one 12-month Basic Ordering Period and four 12-month Ordering Periods. 

Particulars regarding proposal submission and evaluation can be found is Sections L & M of the attached RFP.  This document contains all RFP attachments within the PDF portfolio. Offerors are cautioned to thoroughly review the RFP and all attachments, and ensure a copy of this document is returned with the proposal with an authorized signature on page 1.  

Technical data is available as part of this solicitation. To obtain copies of bidset documents, offerors must be registered in the Joint Certification Program (JCP). Registration available at: https://dla.mil/HQ/LogisticsOperations/Services/JCP.

Questions regarding this solicitation, or requests for access to the technical data, should be directed to the contracting officer listed below. Questions and answers will be added to this post. 

Update #5 ·

UPDATED: 04 August 2021. The solicitation has been amended.  Please see attached amendment 0002

UPDATED: 30 July 2021 Due to system errors, the solitation has been extended to 02 August 2021. See attached amendment.

UPDATED: 20 JULY 2021 Please see attached document QUESTIONS 2 for the Government's Responses to questions received regarding this solicitation.  

NOTE:  The final date to submit questions about this solicitation is 21 JULY 2021. 

UPDATED: 14 JULY 2021  Please see attached document QUESTIONS 1 for the Government's responses to questions received regarding this solicitation.  

This Request for Proposal (RFP) is to establish a Multiple Award Contract (MAC) for the manufacture of Fuel Bladder Tanks for the C-130 Aircraft in accordance with (IAW) the drawings and technical data attached hereto for the NSN’s below.  Requirements for both the United States Air Force (USAF) and Foreign Military Sales (FMS) customers are anticipated.

NSN                                        NOUN

1560-00-661-1561LG             LH Inboard Fuel Bladder Cell

1560-00-670-2062LG             RH Inboard Fuel Bladder Cell

1560-00-442-4750LG             LH Center Fuel Bladder Cell

1560-00-442-4755LG             RH Center Fuel Bladder Cell

1560-00-670-2060LG             LH Outboard Fuel Bladder Cell

1560-00-670-2059LG             RH Outboard Fuel Bladder Cell

The Government intends to award up to three (3) competitive contracts, IAW FAR 6.102, utilizing Small Business Participation Acceptability with Past/Present Performance and Price Trade-off best value source selection as described in FAR 15.304(c)(3)(i) and (ii). The Government anticipates awarding up to 3 contracts to sources who meet the award criteria and are determined to be the best value to the Government as described herein.

Award of contracts will be made to sources that have received pre-qualification source approval for the manufacture of the above stated NSNs.  Current approved sources are:  (1) Meggitt Polymers & Composites (CAGE: 56221); (1) American Fuel Cell & Coated Fabrics (CAGE: 05476); and (3) Floats & Fuel Cells (CAGE: 1MM01). Current pre-qualified source is: GKN Alabama Fuel Systems (CAGE: 76CC4).  Completion of First Article is required for pre-qualified source.

These will be Firm Fixed Price Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contracts with one 12-month Basic Ordering Period and four 12-month Ordering Periods. 

Particulars regarding proposal submission and evaluation can be found is Sections L & M of the attached RFP.  This document contains all RFP attachments within the PDF portfolio. Offerors are cautioned to thoroughly review the RFP and all attachments, and ensure a copy of this document is returned with the proposal with an authorized signature on page 1.  

Technical data is available as part of this solicitation. To obtain copies of bidset documents, offerors must be registered in the Joint Certification Program (JCP). Registration available at: https://dla.mil/HQ/LogisticsOperations/Services/JCP.

Questions regarding this solicitation, or requests for access to the technical data, should be directed to the contracting officer listed below. Questions and answers will be added to this post. 

Update #4 ·

UPDATED: 30 July 2021 Due to system errors, the solitation has been extended to 02 August 2021. See attached amendment.

UPDATED: 20 JULY 2021 Please see attached document QUESTIONS 2 for the Government's Responses to questions received regarding this solicitation.  

NOTE:  The final date to submit questions about this solicitation is 21 JULY 2021. 

UPDATED: 14 JULY 2021  Please see attached document QUESTIONS 1 for the Government's responses to questions received regarding this solicitation.  

This Request for Proposal (RFP) is to establish a Multiple Award Contract (MAC) for the manufacture of Fuel Bladder Tanks for the C-130 Aircraft in accordance with (IAW) the drawings and technical data attached hereto for the NSN’s below.  Requirements for both the United States Air Force (USAF) and Foreign Military Sales (FMS) customers are anticipated.

NSN                                        NOUN

1560-00-661-1561LG             LH Inboard Fuel Bladder Cell

1560-00-670-2062LG             RH Inboard Fuel Bladder Cell

1560-00-442-4750LG             LH Center Fuel Bladder Cell

1560-00-442-4755LG             RH Center Fuel Bladder Cell

1560-00-670-2060LG             LH Outboard Fuel Bladder Cell

1560-00-670-2059LG             RH Outboard Fuel Bladder Cell

The Government intends to award up to three (3) competitive contracts, IAW FAR 6.102, utilizing Small Business Participation Acceptability with Past/Present Performance and Price Trade-off best value source selection as described in FAR 15.304(c)(3)(i) and (ii). The Government anticipates awarding up to 3 contracts to sources who meet the award criteria and are determined to be the best value to the Government as described herein.

Award of contracts will be made to sources that have received pre-qualification source approval for the manufacture of the above stated NSNs.  Current approved sources are:  (1) Meggitt Polymers & Composites (CAGE: 56221); (1) American Fuel Cell & Coated Fabrics (CAGE: 05476); and (3) Floats & Fuel Cells (CAGE: 1MM01). Current pre-qualified source is: GKN Alabama Fuel Systems (CAGE: 76CC4).  Completion of First Article is required for pre-qualified source.

These will be Firm Fixed Price Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contracts with one 12-month Basic Ordering Period and four 12-month Ordering Periods. 

Particulars regarding proposal submission and evaluation can be found is Sections L & M of the attached RFP.  This document contains all RFP attachments within the PDF portfolio. Offerors are cautioned to thoroughly review the RFP and all attachments, and ensure a copy of this document is returned with the proposal with an authorized signature on page 1.  

Technical data is available as part of this solicitation. To obtain copies of bidset documents, offerors must be registered in the Joint Certification Program (JCP). Registration available at: https://dla.mil/HQ/LogisticsOperations/Services/JCP.

Questions regarding this solicitation, or requests for access to the technical data, should be directed to the contracting officer listed below. Questions and answers will be added to this post. 

Update #3 ·

UPDATED: 20 JULY 2021 Please see attached document QUESTIONS 2 for the Government's Responses to questions received regarding this solicitation.  

NOTE:  The final date to submit questions about this solicitation is 21 JULY 2021. 

UPDATED: 14 JULY 2021  Please see attached document QUESTIONS 1 for the Government's responses to questions received regarding this solicitation.  

This Request for Proposal (RFP) is to establish a Multiple Award Contract (MAC) for the manufacture of Fuel Bladder Tanks for the C-130 Aircraft in accordance with (IAW) the drawings and technical data attached hereto for the NSN’s below.  Requirements for both the United States Air Force (USAF) and Foreign Military Sales (FMS) customers are anticipated.

NSN                                        NOUN

1560-00-661-1561LG             LH Inboard Fuel Bladder Cell

1560-00-670-2062LG             RH Inboard Fuel Bladder Cell

1560-00-442-4750LG             LH Center Fuel Bladder Cell

1560-00-442-4755LG             RH Center Fuel Bladder Cell

1560-00-670-2060LG             LH Outboard Fuel Bladder Cell

1560-00-670-2059LG             RH Outboard Fuel Bladder Cell

The Government intends to award up to three (3) competitive contracts, IAW FAR 6.102, utilizing Small Business Participation Acceptability with Past/Present Performance and Price Trade-off best value source selection as described in FAR 15.304(c)(3)(i) and (ii). The Government anticipates awarding up to 3 contracts to sources who meet the award criteria and are determined to be the best value to the Government as described herein.

Award of contracts will be made to sources that have received pre-qualification source approval for the manufacture of the above stated NSNs.  Current approved sources are:  (1) Meggitt Polymers & Composites (CAGE: 56221); (1) American Fuel Cell & Coated Fabrics (CAGE: 05476); and (3) Floats & Fuel Cells (CAGE: 1MM01). Current pre-qualified source is: GKN Alabama Fuel Systems (CAGE: 76CC4).  Completion of First Article is required for pre-qualified source.

These will be Firm Fixed Price Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contracts with one 12-month Basic Ordering Period and four 12-month Ordering Periods. 

Particulars regarding proposal submission and evaluation can be found is Sections L & M of the attached RFP.  This document contains all RFP attachments within the PDF portfolio. Offerors are cautioned to thoroughly review the RFP and all attachments, and ensure a copy of this document is returned with the proposal with an authorized signature on page 1.  

Technical data is available as part of this solicitation. To obtain copies of bidset documents, offerors must be registered in the Joint Certification Program (JCP). Registration available at: https://dla.mil/HQ/LogisticsOperations/Services/JCP.

Questions regarding this solicitation, or requests for access to the technical data, should be directed to the contracting officer listed below. Questions and answers will be added to this post. 

Update #2 ·

UPDATED: 14 JULY 2021  Please see attached document QUESTIONS 1 for the Government's responses to questions received regarding this solicitation.  

This Request for Proposal (RFP) is to establish a Multiple Award Contract (MAC) for the manufacture of Fuel Bladder Tanks for the C-130 Aircraft in accordance with (IAW) the drawings and technical data attached hereto for the NSN’s below.  Requirements for both the United States Air Force (USAF) and Foreign Military Sales (FMS) customers are anticipated.

NSN                                        NOUN

1560-00-661-1561LG             LH Inboard Fuel Bladder Cell

1560-00-670-2062LG             RH Inboard Fuel Bladder Cell

1560-00-442-4750LG             LH Center Fuel Bladder Cell

1560-00-442-4755LG             RH Center Fuel Bladder Cell

1560-00-670-2060LG             LH Outboard Fuel Bladder Cell

1560-00-670-2059LG             RH Outboard Fuel Bladder Cell

The Government intends to award up to three (3) competitive contracts, IAW FAR 6.102, utilizing Small Business Participation Acceptability with Past/Present Performance and Price Trade-off best value source selection as described in FAR 15.304(c)(3)(i) and (ii). The Government anticipates awarding up to 3 contracts to sources who meet the award criteria and are determined to be the best value to the Government as described herein.

Award of contracts will be made to sources that have received pre-qualification source approval for the manufacture of the above stated NSNs.  Current approved sources are:  (1) Meggitt Polymers & Composites (CAGE: 56221); (1) American Fuel Cell & Coated Fabrics (CAGE: 05476); and (3) Floats & Fuel Cells (CAGE: 1MM01). Current pre-qualified source is: GKN Alabama Fuel Systems (CAGE: 76CC4).  Completion of First Article is required for pre-qualified source.

These will be Firm Fixed Price Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contracts with one 12-month Basic Ordering Period and four 12-month Ordering Periods. 

Particulars regarding proposal submission and evaluation can be found is Sections L & M of the attached RFP.  This document contains all RFP attachments within the PDF portfolio. Offerors are cautioned to thoroughly review the RFP and all attachments, and ensure a copy of this document is returned with the proposal with an authorized signature on page 1.  

Technical data is available as part of this solicitation. To obtain copies of bidset documents, offerors must be registered in the Joint Certification Program (JCP). Registration available at: https://dla.mil/HQ/LogisticsOperations/Services/JCP.

Questions regarding this solicitation, or requests for access to the technical data, should be directed to the contracting officer listed below. Questions and answers will be added to this post. 

Update #1 ·

This Request for Proposal (RFP) is to establish a Multiple Award Contract (MAC) for the manufacture of Fuel Bladder Tanks for the C-130 Aircraft in accordance with (IAW) the drawings and technical data attached hereto for the NSN’s below.  Requirements for both the United States Air Force (USAF) and Foreign Military Sales (FMS) customers are anticipated.

NSN                                        NOUN

1560-00-661-1561LG             LH Inboard Fuel Bladder Cell

1560-00-670-2062LG             RH Inboard Fuel Bladder Cell

1560-00-442-4750LG             LH Center Fuel Bladder Cell

1560-00-442-4755LG             RH Center Fuel Bladder Cell

1560-00-670-2060LG             LH Outboard Fuel Bladder Cell

1560-00-670-2059LG             RH Outboard Fuel Bladder Cell

The Government intends to award up to three (3) competitive contracts, IAW FAR 6.102, utilizing Small Business Participation Acceptability with Past/Present Performance and Price Trade-off best value source selection as described in FAR 15.304(c)(3)(i) and (ii). The Government anticipates awarding up to 3 contracts to sources who meet the award criteria and are determined to be the best value to the Government as described herein.

Award of contracts will be made to sources that have received pre-qualification source approval for the manufacture of the above stated NSNs.  Current approved sources are:  (1) Meggitt Polymers & Composites (CAGE: 56221); (1) American Fuel Cell & Coated Fabrics (CAGE: 05476); and (3) Floats & Fuel Cells (CAGE: 1MM01). Current pre-qualified source is: GKN Alabama Fuel Systems (CAGE: 76CC4).  Completion of First Article is required for pre-qualified source.

These will be Firm Fixed Price Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contracts with one 12-month Basic Ordering Period and four 12-month Ordering Periods. 

Particulars regarding proposal submission and evaluation can be found is Sections L & M of the attached RFP.  This document contains all RFP attachments within the PDF portfolio. Offerors are cautioned to thoroughly review the RFP and all attachments, and ensure a copy of this document is returned with the proposal with an authorized signature on page 1.  

Technical data is available as part of this solicitation. To obtain copies of bidset documents, offerors must be registered in the Joint Certification Program (JCP). Registration available at: https://dla.mil/HQ/LogisticsOperations/Services/JCP.

Questions regarding this solicitation, or requests for access to the technical data, should be directed to the contracting officer listed below. Questions and answers will be added to this post. 

Files

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SPRWA121R0009Amd0003.pdf PDF
SPRWA121R0009_Amd0002.pdf PDF
SPRWA121R0009Amd0001.pdf PDF
QUESTIONS 2.docx DOCX document
QUESTIONS 1.docx DOCX document
SPRWA121R0009portfolio.pdf PDF

Notice history

Notice Type Posted
Fuel Cell Bladders for the C-130 Aircraft Latest Award Notice
Fuel Cell Bladders for the C-130 Aircraft Award Notice
This notice Latest solicitation Solicitation
Fuel Cell Bladders for the C-130 Aircraft Original Pre-Solicitation

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