F-16 Battery, Storage

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for the procurement of a "BATTERY, STORAGE, F-16" with a National Stock Number (NSN) of 6140-01-055-0435 WF. The quantity required is 6 EA.

• The primary deliverable is a "BATTERY, STORAGE, F-16".

• The item is identified by Manufacturer Part Number ILI4000-101 and associated part number 6000-010.

• Inspection and Acceptance are "Origin".

• Receiving Report is required.

• Higher Level Contract Quality Requirements apply, specifically ISO 9001:2015.

• Packaging and Marking shall comply with MIL-STD-130 and MIL-STD-129/ASTM-D-3951.

• Unique Item Identification and Valuation (UII) is required per clause 252.211-7003.

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price.

• Offered prices must be held firm for 120 days.

• Delivery is "SEE SCHEDULE" with a required delivery date of 31 MAR 2028 for the specific line item.

• Foreign Military Sales (FMS) are applicable, with destination code DJUE00 and FMS Case JU-D-QAB.

• Quotations are due by close of business on 15 JUN 2026.

• Evaluation will be based on Price or Cost as the primary factor, with all other factors combined being significantly less important.

• The solicitation is approved for U.S. Contractors Only.

• This acquisition is restricted to qualified sources: Spencer Industries (CAGE 21530) and Thermal Electronics (CAGE 1T987).

• Contractors desiring to become a qualified source must submit a qualification package.

• NAICS Code: 335910

• Size Standard: 1,250 employees.

• Less than a truckload shipment is acceptable.

• Early and partial deliveries are acceptable at no increase in cost.

• The contractor must inform the Contract Administrator immediately if they cannot meet the contractual delivery schedule.

• Payment requests and receiving reports must be submitted electronically via Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF).

• The document includes numerous FAR and DFARS clauses related to contract administration, packaging, inspection, delivery, and representations and certifications.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document provides instructions and warnings regarding the handling and dissemination of "Unmarked Engineering Data." It clarifies that any drawings without explicit markings should be treated as having a specific distribution statement (DISTRIBUTION D) and are subject to export control laws.

• Distribution Statement: Distribution is authorized to DoD and US DoD contractors only, classified as Critical Technology.
• Export Control Warning: The document contains technical data restricted by the Arms Export Control Act and the Export Administration Act, with severe penalties for violations.
• Instructions for Controlling Export Controlled Technical Data: An attachment provides further guidance.
• Contact Information: Vickie Inlow at vickie.inlow@us.af.mil or 801-777-6228 is the point of contact for questions.

Bidders must understand that certain engineering data, even if unmarked, is subject to strict distribution and export control regulations. Unauthorized dissemination can lead to disqualification and legal penalties. This document informs bidders of their responsibilities when handling such technical data.

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

This document outlines the requirements for preservation, packaging, and marking of materials for military use.

• Adherence to AFMC Form 158, Packing Requirements, and various Department of Defense (DoD) Military Standards, ASTM International, ANSI, and DoD specifications.
• Development of military packaging using MIL-STD 2073-1, including specific codes and potential Special Packaging Instructions for hazardous or classified materials.
• Application of preservation, packaging, packing, and markings for specific commodities as prescribed on AFMC Form 158.
• Use of MIL-STD 129 for military marking, labels, and shipment planning, including the affixing of DD Form 1574 or 1574-1 tags.
• Compliance with International Standards for Phytosanitary Measures (ISPM 15) for wood packaging material used in international trade.
• Adherence to electrostatic discharge (ESD) protective packaging procedures (MIL-STD-2073-1, MIL-HDBK-773, ANSI/ESD S20.20, ESD TR20.20, MIL-STD-129) for sensitive electronic components.
• Use of Item Type Storage Code (ITSC) as a packaging data element.
• Application of MIL-STD-147 for palletized unit loads and MIL-STD-648 for specialized shipping containers.
• Ensuring hazardous shipments comply with ICAO, CFR Title 49, IATA, and IMDG regulations, and meet DOT or UN specifications.
• Preparation and submission of Safety Data Sheets (SDS) per FED-STD-313.
• Use of the Special Packaging Instructions Retrieval & Exchange System (SPIRES) for packaging requirements.
• Safeguarding and replacement of reusable shipping containers.
• Reporting discrepancies via Web Supply Discrepancy Report (WebSDR).
• Accessing specifications, standards, and data item descriptions via the ASSIST website.

Not explicitly stated in this document, but implies ongoing contract requirements.

• Compliance with specific DoD, ASTM, ANSI, ICAO, IATA, IMDG, and CFR regulations.
• Proper documentation, labeling, and certification for all packaging, especially for hazardous materials.
• Reporting of any packaging discrepancies.
• Use of approved packaging materials and methods.

A comprehensive list of relevant standards and regulations is provided, including AFI 24-602V2_AFGM2018-01, AFMAN 24-604, DLMS 4000.25, DOT Title 29 and 49, ICAO, IATA, IMDG, ANSI/ESD S20.20, ESD TR20.20, ISPM 15, MIL-STD-2073-1, MIL-STD-129, MIL-STD-648, MIL-STD-147, MIL-HDBK-773, TO 00-85B-3, and FED-STD-313. Contractors are instructed to utilize the most recent revision of these documents.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document outlines the Manufacturing Qualification Requirements for the BATTERY, STORAGE, P/N 16VE013003-1, for the F-16 application. It details the criteria and processes potential sources must satisfy to become a qualified supplier.

• Prequalification: Offerors must notify the government of their intent to qualify.
• Facilities, Testing, and Inspection: Offerors must certify they have or can access necessary facilities and equipment, and must make them available for government inspection.
• Data Verification: Offerors must provide a complete data package, including procedures, drawings, and specifications.
• Manufacture/Process Verification: The item must be manufactured to government requirements, complying with UID and ESA-approved data packages. Offerors must provide evaluation data at their own expense.
• Test and Evaluation: Offerors must submit a qualification test plan/procedure for approval and, upon completion, a test report. Government may witness testing.
• Qualification Article: An offeror must provide a pre-contract award qualification article for evaluation.
• Cost and Time Estimates: Estimated costs for testing and evaluation are $10,000, with an estimated engineering support activity of 180 days for qualification completion.
• Source Qualification Waiver Requirements: Criteria for applying for a waiver of qualification requirements are outlined (QWC1, QWC3, QWC4, QWC5, QWC6).

This document is critical for any vendor intending to bid on the F-16 BATTERY, STORAGE opportunity. It clearly defines the mandatory qualification steps, requirements, associated costs, and timelines that must be met before a contract award. Failure to meet these qualification requirements will make an offeror ineligible for award. It also outlines potential waiver criteria for existing qualified sources.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is an Engineering Data List (EDL) that specifies engineering drawings, procurement specifications, and related data for the F-16 End Item, specifically related to "BATTERY, STORAGE". It details the documents required for this item, including their drawing numbers, revision levels, and associated remarks.

• End Item: F-16
• Noun: BATTERY, STORAGE
• Manufacturer: LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION (CAGE 81755)
• Listed Documents:
  • 16VE013003 (Inertial Navigation Unit)
  • 16ZE013 (Procurement Spec)
  • 88818 (Battery, Storage-Nickel-Cadmium)
  • 98747 (HILL AFB FORM 462)
• Furnished Method Codes: Indicates how the data is supplied (e.g., 'S' for furnished with solicitation, 'X' for data supplied not in JEDMICS).

This EDL is crucial for bidders as it identifies the specific engineering data and documentation required for the "BATTERY, STORAGE" component of the F-16. Bidders must understand which documents are provided, which may need to be acquired, and how this data relates to the overall solicitation requirements. The "RELEASE OF THIS DATA" statement indicates potential foreign disclosure restrictions.