F-16 Battery

The Defense Logistics Agency Aviation is soliciting quotations for thermal batteries used in F-16 aircraft Inertial Navigation Units, specifically part number 16VE013003-1 with National Stock Number 6140-01-055-0435. This procurement is restricted to qualified sources only, currently limited to Thermal Electronics (CAGE 1T987) and Aerospace Maintenance Solutions (CAGE 449T3), though other contractors may submit qualification packages following the Manufacturing Qualification Requirements process. The contract requires ISO 9001-2015 certification, adherence to strict military packaging and marking standards, and compliance with export control regulations due to the critical technology nature of the equipment. Contractors must demonstrate manufacturing capabilities, submit pre-contract award qualification articles for evaluation, and undergo form, fit, and function testing to prove weapon system compatibility. The solicitation was issued on June 26, 2025, with quotations due by July 28, 2025, and delivery required by May 31, 2027.

This acquisition is set aside 100% for small business participation, with no other set-aside designations applied. The government intends to purchase three units as part of a Foreign Military Sales case for three separate international customers. The estimated qualification testing cost is $5,760 with a 90-day completion timeline for potential new sources seeking approval. The total anticipated contract value falls below the simplified acquisition threshold, and pricing must be provided for quantity ranges from 1-2 units up to 16+ units. Performance will occur within the United States, with the contractor responsible for ensuring proper preservation, packaging, and marking requirements for international shipment. The original solicitation was accidentally posted under number SPRHA4-25-R-0770, which this announcement replaces.