F-16 battery, storage NSN: 6140010550435WF

Defense Logistics Agency Aviation is soliciting quotations for 11 each of F-16 storage batteries (NSN 6140010550435WF) under a Total Small Business set-aside, with quotations due November 17, 2026. The RFQ, SPRHA4-27-Q-1009, is issued by DLA Aviation - Ogden. Award requires completed manufacturer qualification, and the RFQ summary states the procurement is limited to qualified manufacturers (CAGE codes 449T3, 1T987, and 21530) and restricted to U.S. contractors only.

The quantity splits into 6 units under CLIN 0001 and 5 under CLIN 0002, priced in three brackets: 1-15 EA, 16-30 EA, and 31+ EA. Delivery is required by July 31, 2028 to foreign military sales destinations in Argentina and Jordan, FOB Origin with surface transportation. Early and partial deliveries are acceptable at no cost increase. Quotations must remain firm for 120 days.

The Manufacturing Qualification Requirements specification (P/N 16VE013003-1) lists ten mandatory elements, including a prequalification notice, a pre-award qualification article furnished at the offeror's expense, and F-16 SCMS GUEAA approval of a qualification test plan with at least 60 days' advance notice of testing. The estimated qualification cost is $10,000, with an estimated completion timeline of 180 days and test results within 120 days of product submission. Waiver criteria QWC1 through QWC6 may waive all or part of these requirements. Qualification does not guarantee award, and awards will not be delayed for vendor qualification.

Compliance requirements include ISO 9001-2015, MIL-STD-130 item markings, MIL-STD-129 marking, IUID markings, CMMC Level 1 certification, and receiving reports submitted through WAWF. Packaging must follow MIL-STD-2073-1 and ASTM D3951, with DD Form 1574 or 1574-1 tags, ANSI/ESD S20.20 for electrostatic-sensitive materials, and ISPM 15 for international shipments. Supply chain traceability documentation, including batch identification and inspection records, is required.

Drawing 16VE013003 and its interpretation formats are furnished with the solicitation. Procurement specification 16ZE013 and nickel-cadmium specification A510A012 are furnished by the contracting officer on request. The Engineering Data List carries a foreign disclosure restriction requiring Foreign Disclosure Office approval before release to foreign-owned, controlled, or influenced companies. The NAICS 335910 small business size standard is 1,250 employees.