Battery cells to be utilized on the MH-65 aircraft.
Active Indefinite Delivery Contract Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- 70Z03826DB0000018
- Awardee
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Saft America Inc. UEI CS6EAN5CPTL8
- Awarding agency
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Coast Guard
Department of Homeland Security
- Task orders
- 0
Award facts
- Opportunity
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- Procurement of MH-65E aircraft battery cell Solicitation · 70Z03826QB0000001 · Posted Mar 23, 2026
- Last date to order 3% complete
- IDV ceiling
- $1,097,252.00
- Award type
- Single award
- Who can order
- Only the awarding agency
- NAICS code
- 335910 Battery Manufacturing
- PSC
- 6140 Batteries, Rechargeable
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
- Competition
- Competed under SAP · 7 offers Simplified Acquisition
- Pricing
- Firm Fixed Price
- Legislative mandates
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- Employment Eligibility Verification (E-Verify) FAR subpart 22.18
- Service Contract Inventory FAR subpart 4.17
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
About this IDV
The U.S. Coast Guard awarded a single-award Indefinite Delivery Contract to Saft America Inc. Aviation Division for battery cells to be utilized on the MH-65 aircraft, with a ceiling of $1,097,252.00 and an award date of August 19, 2026. This is a full and open procurement with no set-aside.
Performance takes place at the USCG Aviation Logistics Center in Elizabeth City, North Carolina, on an FOB Destination basis. The originating solicitation (RFQ 70Z03826QB0000001, posted March 23, 2026, due April 23, 2026) sought newly manufactured, FAA-approved battery cells (Part Number 19858-000) meeting 14 CFR Part 21 certification procedures and MH-65E helicopter airworthiness requirements. Evaluation used a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable methodology prioritizing technical acceptability, past performance, and price.
The contract runs from August 19, 2026 through August 18, 2027 (base period) plus up to four optional one-year extensions, with ultimate completion on August 18, 2031. Average annual demand is 400 battery cells. NAICS 335910 (Battery Manufacturing) applies, with a small business size standard of 1,250 employees.
The contract is structured as an Indefinite Delivery-Requirements type arrangement. Electronic invoicing is submitted to ALC-Fiscal@uscg.mil with electronic payment within five days of shipment upon receipt of all items. Quotations required firm fixed pricing valid for 120 calendar days and submission of a Certificate of Conformance with OEM traceability.
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract 70Z03826DB0000018?
70Z03826DB0000018 was awarded to Saft America Inc. by Coast Guard (Department of Homeland Security) on August 19, 2026.
How much is contract 70Z03826DB0000018 worth?
70Z03826DB0000018's own ceiling is $1,097,252.
Who can order from contract 70Z03826DB0000018?
70Z03826DB0000018 is a single award indefinite delivery contract. Only the awarding agency can place orders on it.
Was contract 70Z03826DB0000018 competed?
The extent of competition for 70Z03826DB0000018 was competed under sap. The government received 7 offers.
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