DLA aberdeen anticipates issuing a solicitation for the purchase of BB-2001 a/U rechargeable battery (NSN 6140-01-534-3856), P/N 4866112-007.

DLA ABERDEEN HEREBY ISSUES A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL(RFP) ON OR ABOUT 7 JANUARY 2011 FOR THE RECHARGEABLE BATTERY FOR THE CSEL RADIO SYSTEM. THE BB-2001 BATTERY WAS DESIGNED FOR POWERING THE CSEL RADIO AN/PRQ-7. THE ADAPTER WAS DESIGNED FOR USE IN THE PP-8498/U Battery Charger. THE NAICS CODE FOR THIS ITEM IS 335911. THIS RFP IS ISSUED UNDER OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION PROCEDURES IAW FAR 6.302-1. THE CONTRACT INSTRUMENT IS A FIRM FIXED PRICE CONTRACT.

TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR AWARD, ALL OFFERORS MUST SUBMITT DOCUMENTATION EVIDENCING THEY CAN, IN FACT, SUPPLY THE ARMY WITH THE ITEM LISTED ABOVE.

DELIVERY WILL BE TO DSCC NEW CUMBERLAND ARMY DEPOT 7002 IN NEW CUMBERLAND, PA. THIS IS A FULL AND OPEN COMPETITIOJN REQUIREMENT.

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