Battery, Storage

Amendment / Modification

• This amendment cancels the existing Request for Quotation (RFQ) SPRHA4-26-Q-0226.

• The canceled RFQ will be replaced by a new Request for Proposal (RFP) with the identifier SPRHA4-26-R-0226.

• The original solicitation (RFQ SPRHA4-26-Q-0226) is canceled.

• Bidders should note that the previous RFQ is no longer valid and will be superseded by a new RFP. Further details regarding the RFP will be provided separately.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for "BATTERY, STORAGE" with NSN 6140-01-055-0435 WF. The government intends to purchase a total of 8 EA BATTERY, STORAGE, with potential for higher or lower quantities due to FMS customer volatility. The RFQ also includes provisions for quantity range pricing.

• The primary item is a "BATTERY, STORAGE" (NSN: 6140-01-055-0435 WF), described as providing switching of 28 volts emergency power to the inertial navigation unit, with an aluminum case and NiCad Batteries for F-16.

• Qualification Package required, with specific instructions for qualification by similarity. Thermal Electronics, Inc, Aerospace Maintenance, and Spencer Industries are noted as not requiring a qualification package.

• Compliance with MIL-STD-130 for item marking and MIL-STD-129/ASTM-D-3951 for package and container marking.

• Supply chain traceability documentation is required.

• Higher Level Contract Quality Requirements apply.

• Contract type: Firm Fixed Price.

• Period of Performance: Not explicitly stated, but proposed delivery for Item No. 0001 is 31 DEC 2027.

• Estimated Value: Not stated.

• Offerors must hold their offered prices firm for 90 days.

• Quotations are due by Close of Business on 23 FEB 2026.

• Pricing is requested in a quantity range format.

• Evaluation will be based on total quantities needed at the time of award, considering the needed quantity price range.

• Price or Cost is the sole evaluation factor, listed in descending order of importance.

• NAICS Code: 335910

• Size Standard: 1,250 employees.

• The RFQ is not a small business set-aside.

• The document includes numerous FAR and DFARS clauses related to contract administration, inspection, acceptance, packaging, marking, representations, certifications, and other terms and conditions.

• Foreign Military Sales (FMS) case JU-D-QAA is referenced.

• IUID Required: Yes.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document, "ENGINEERING DATA LIST" (Revision 5), provides a list of engineering data and associated information for the F-16 END ITEM, specifically the "BATTERY, STORAGE-INERTIAL NAVIGATION UNIT" (Part Number: 16VE013003-1, NSN: 6140010550435WF).

• Lists specific engineering drawings, accomplishment documents, and their revision status.
• Identifies manufacturers and their Cage codes (e.g., LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION, Cage 81755).
• Includes remarks related to specific data items, such as "BATTERY, STORAGE-INERTIAL NAVIGATION UNIT" and "PROCUREMENT SPEC".
• References "STANDARD ENGINEERING TEXT" and "ENGINEERING INSTRUCTIONS".
• Contains a note regarding the release of data to foreign-owned, controlled, or influenced companies, requiring approval from the Foreign Disclosure Office.
• Includes a legend for "FURNISHED METHOD CODE" (e.g., S - FURNISHED WITH SOLICITATION, X - DATA SUPPLIED (NOT IN JEDMICS)).

This document is crucial for bidders as it details the specific engineering data, drawings, and specifications required for the "INU STORAGE BATTERY ASSY" (F-16 INU). It outlines the source of this data and the conditions under which it is provided, which directly impacts a bidder's ability to understand and meet the technical requirements for manufacturing or supplying this item. Bidders must ensure they have access to or can obtain all referenced data to comply with the opportunity's technical specifications.