Small Business Set Aside for UltraLife Brand Lithium Batteries per attachments
Overview
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Naval Surface Warfare Center, Panama City Division (NSWC PCD) is soliciting quotes for 2000 UltraLife Lithium Batteries (BA-5390A/U 13Ah MIL-PRF-32271, Part Number UB0048). These batteries are required to support the Mine MK 68 (All Mods) system. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside, with competition limited to authorized distributors and resellers of UltraLife brand batteries. Quotes are due by February 6, 2026, 11:00 AM Central Time.
Scope of Work
The procurement is for 2000 units of the specified UltraLife Lithium Battery. These batteries are critical for Developmental Testing, Environmental Qualification Testing, NAVSEA S9310 Lithium Battery Safety Testing, and Initial Capability production of the Mine MK 68 (All Mods) system, supporting fleet introduction. The batteries must meet specific altimeter kit design and functionality requirements, fit within existing volumetric constraints, and provide sufficient energy capacity for operational mission requirements.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed-Price Purchase Order, utilizing Simplified Acquisition Procedures.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5). Competition is limited to authorized distributors and resellers of UltraLife brand batteries, justified under 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1) and FAR 6.302-1(c) due to unique qualifications and the inability of other battery packs to meet requirements.
- Quotes Due: February 6, 2026, 11:00 AM Central Time.
- Published: February 2, 2026.
- Place of Performance: Panama City Beach, FL.
Submission & Evaluation
Quotes must be emailed to kaitlin.h.summerville.civ@us.navy.mil. Submissions must include the CAGE code and lead time. Offerors must be able to invoice through Wide Area Workflow (WAWF). If shipping is not included in the price, a separate line item for shipping must be provided. Award will be based on the best value to the government, considering price, delivery, quality, and past performance. Bidders are required to review all attached documents, including contract clauses and instructions for offerors.
Additional Notes
UltraLife is identified as the sole developer and Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) of the required battery. Extensive trade studies confirmed that no other battery packs meet the operational environmental requirements, size/weight constraints, or energy density needs. Replacing the battery would necessitate significant redesign, potentially delaying fleet introduction and incurring additional costs.