Zodiac SA

Zodiac SA, through its subsidiary American Fuel Cell And Coated Fabrics Company (Amfuel), is a major supplier of aviation fuel system components to the U.S. federal government. The company specializes in manufacturing fuel cells, fuel tanks, baffles, and other critical aircraft parts for various military platforms. Zodiac SA is a French aerospace equipment company that has established itself as a key player in the defense industry, particularly in the realm of aviation fuel containment systems. Through Amfuel, Zodiac SA has cultivated an extensive history as a prime contractor with the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) and other military agencies, providing a wide range of specialized fuel system products to support aircraft fleets across the U.S. Armed Forces.

Amfuel's contract awards cover a diverse array of aviation fuel system components, including crash-resistant and self-sealing fuel cells, fuel tanks, baffles, backing boards, gaskets, and protective caps. The company has received numerous awards from agencies such as the Defense Logistics Agency Aviation, DLA Troop Support, Department of the Air Force Materiel Command, and Naval Air Systems Command. Notable contracts include the supply of fuel cells for the KC-135 aerial refueling tanker, C-130 transport aircraft, and various other military platforms. Many of these contracts are designated as total small business set-asides, reflecting Amfuel's status as a small business manufacturer. In addition to prime contracts, Amfuel has also supported major defense contractors as a subcontractor, providing fuel system components for various military aircraft programs. In 2020, the company received a $15 million cooperative agreement from the Office of the Secretary of Defense to increase domestic production capacity for crash-resistant, self-sealing fuel bladders, further solidifying its role in supporting U.S. military aviation sustainment efforts.

Zodiac SA, through Amfuel, holds several significant Indefinite Delivery Vehicles (IDVs) with the Defense Logistics Agency. These IDVs, with ceiling values ranging from $250,000 to $7.37 million, allow for the rapid procurement of aircraft fuel system components over multi-year periods. The largest IDV, valued at up to $7.37 million, was awarded in January 2023 for the supply of aircraft fuel cells. Other IDVs cover the manufacture and delivery of fuel tanks, baffles, and miscellaneous components like gaskets. These contracts enable DLA Aviation, DLA Land and Maritime, and other military customers to place task orders against the established agreements, facilitating the efficient replenishment of aircraft fuel system stockpiles and meeting recurring demands. The IDVs awarded to Amfuel demonstrate the government's commitment to maintaining a reliable supply chain for these critical aviation components and highlight Zodiac SA's strategic importance in the U.S. defense industrial base.