Portable battery charger
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- Solicitation number
- FA466125Q0127
- Agency
- Global Strike Command Air Force, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 335910 Battery Manufacturing
- PSC
- 6140 Batteries, Rechargeable
- Place of performance
- Dyess AFB, Texas 79607, United States
- Points of contact
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- Reijo A. Rantala reijo.rantala@us.af.mil (325) 696-4188
- TSgt Trevor Finch trevor.finch.1@us.af.mil (325) 696-7874
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The United States Air Force, specifically the 7th Contracting Squadron at Dyess Air Force Base in Abilene, Texas, is conducting market research to identify potential sources for tactical communication device batteries and battery charger solutions. The procurement focuses on high-performance rechargeable Li-Ion BB-2590 batteries rated to at least 298-watt hours, capable of operating in extreme temperatures ranging from -25F to 140F, and portable charging equipment with up to 1000 watts of charging capability. Interested contractors are encouraged to submit product descriptions and literature demonstrating their ability to meet the military performance standard MIL-PRF-32383/3, with specific reference to BREN-TRONICS FLEX charger specifications. The market research is designed to help the Air Force determine potential sources and the procurement strategy, whether it will be a sole source or set-aside contract. Interested firms must submit a Statement of Capability (SOC) electronically to A1C Reijo Rantala by 3:00 PM CST on May 28, 2025, including company details such as name, cage code, point of contact, address, and phone number.
The contract opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside under NAICS code 335910 (Battery Manufacturing) and PSC category 6140 (Rechargeable Batteries). The charging equipment must meet specific requirements, including flexible input power sources (AC, DC, solar), lightweight design, interchangeable adapters to support different batteries, and compactness to fit within an assault pack or rucksack. While no specific award value is mentioned, the solicitation includes detailed specifications for seven line items, including an Advanced Battery Charger, battery-specific adapters, power cables, and Li-Ion batteries. The procurement allows for "*OR EQUAL" alternatives to the Bren-tronics specified components, providing some flexibility for potential contractors. This pre-solicitation notice is purely for market research purposes and does not constitute a formal solicitation, allowing the Air Force to assess market capabilities and refine their procurement approach before issuing a full request for proposals.
Notice text
The United States Air Force, 7th Contracting Squadron, located on Dyess Air Force Base, in Abilene Texas is seeking potential sources capable of providing tactical communication device batteries and battery charger solutions for garrison and field usage meeting the standards put forth in MIL-PRF-32383/3 like in kind to BREN-TRONICS FLEX charger and attached salient characteristics. Contractors are encouraged to submit product descriptions/literature that will meet these characteristics.
This post only serves to provide capabilities for market research and does not constitute any solicitation.
Primary Point of Contact:
Reijo A. Rantala, A1C, USAF
325-696-4188
Reijo.rantala@us.af.mil
Attachments
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Sailent Characteristics 7 ASOS.pdf | ||
| Sources Sought Batteries and Equipment.pdf |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Portable battery charger | Solicitation | |
| Portable battery charger | Pre-Solicitation |
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