Attachment J.1 ILS BACK-UP POWER BATTERY SOW 2020.2.20.pdf

Attachment 1

February 20, 2020

REQUIREMENTS AND TESTING OF INSTRUMENT LANDING SYSTEM (ILS)

ILS BACK-UP POWER BATTERY

NSN 6140-01-291-6488

1.0 BACKGROUND

AML-7000 provides logistics support for navigation, landing, weather, and lighting systems in the NAS (National Air Space). The Instrument Landing System (ILS) is part of the NAS, and their reliable operation is essential to the safety and efficiency of aircraft precision approach under all weather conditions.

The battery described in this document is used in the critical Air Traffic Control environment at national airports to provide power to critical air navigation aids.

1.1 Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR)

The Contractor Officer’s Representative (COR) is formally designated this responsibility by the Contracting Officer (CO) to provide direction and Government oversight to the contractor on matters related to this contract.

The COR is:

Mr. Brent Billerbeck Federal Aviation Administration Mike Monroney Aeronautical Center 6500 S. MacArthur Blvd.

Oklahoma City, OK 73125 Phone # 405-954-5222

Email # brent.d.billerbeck@faa.gov

2.0 SCOPE

The purpose of this requirement is to provide ILS power batteries in support of the Instrument Landing Systems (ILS) in the NAS. This Statement of Work (SOW) describes the terms and conditions the contractor must meet as well as defines the terms and conditions that enable the FAA to order the line items listed in Part I – Section B Supplies Or Services and Prices/Cost. This document provides the basis of understanding between any offerer and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Logistics Center (LC) regarding product requirements and testing.

These requirements pertain to the production, inspection, test procedures, tests, and records necessary to substantiate that the assembly complies with and performs in accordance with its intended use.

mailto:brent.d.billerbeck@faa.gov

3.0 REQUIREMENTS

The contractor is required to provide batteries in accordance with (IAW) the terms and conditions of the resultant contract. The batteries must meet the standards detailed in FAA Specification FAA-E-2826 and the list of Salient Characteristics as identified below.

3.1 Reference Documents

• FAA Specification – FAA-E-2826 (see Attachment 1)

• Salient Characteristics Per FAA-E-2826 (listed below)

3.1.1 Salient Characteristics

Type 1, Class-3, Style B, Lead-acid, valve regulated (VRLA), absorbed glass mat (AGM) sealed, maintenance free. Battery must be a switchgear or telecom grade battery. Batteries designed exclusively for UPS systems are not acceptable for this application.

Nominal Voltage: 12 volts, DC

Nominal Capacity: 100 Amp Hours @ 20-hour rate (deep cycle), to 10.5V, based on published data from manufacturer.

Maximum total case dimensions:

Height: less than 10.1 inches Length: less than 19.8 inches Width: less than 7.1 inches

Weight: less than 99 pounds

Case material: Flame retardant, self-extinguishing PVC or similar material (UL-

94-V0; ASTM D-635)

Vent system: Low Pressure relief vent

Terminal: Threaded copper or brass insert with ¼ x 20, or M6 threads; top mount. Stainless hex bolt and washer to be included

Electrolyte: 1.3 Specific Gravity @25 C, nominal sulfuric acid

Capacity @ 77 degrees F. to 10.5V 5.0A: greater than or equal to 100 Amp Hour

12.0A: greater than or equal to 96 Amp Hour 15.0A: greater than or equal to 75 Amp Hour 56.0A: greater than or equal to 56 Amp Hour

Capacity @ -4 degrees F., 20-hour rate: greater than or equal to 60 Amp Hour

Constant voltage charge @ 77 degrees F. Cycle: Initial, less than 40 Amps, 14.5V to 14.9V

Float: Initial, less than 40 Amps, 13.50V to 13.62V

Low-pressure relief valve with flash arrestor.

Float Rate: Continuous float service.

Life Expectancy: 10 years

Safety: Flame Arrestor and relief valve for overcharge protection.

Battery Warning Label (hazard advisory).

Carrying and Lifting mechanism: The battery must come with either a permanent or removable device to facilitate lifting the battery into position. The device and attaching mechanism(s) must not violate the dimensional requirements for this battery.

4.0 WARRANTY

The manufacturer’s standard warranty shall apply.

4.1 LABELING

Part shall be marked with Manufacturer’s Name, Manufacturer’s Part Number and part manufacture date, in a MM/YY format, along with a statement of warranty. Below is a suggested format. All marking shall be permanent and legible for the life of the product, and placed in a clearly visible location on the battery.

4.2 TOTAL CONTRACT BATTERIES REQUIRED:

Given by the FAALC Purchase Order.

5.0 QUALITY ASSURANCE PROVISION

Item will be manufactured and comply with MIL-I-45208, as well as FAA-E- 2826.

6.0 DELIVERABLES

Contractor shall provide supporting documentation to establish their product meets the battery life expectancy requirement, e.g. data from life tests of SAE J240 or SAE J2185.

Delivery to Site requirements: Contractor shall ship batteries directly to the requesting site at contractor’s expense.

7.0 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

The contract’s period of performance will include one 12-month base year plus four option years.