Saft America MIL-PRF compliant Li6T Batteries

The Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division (NSWCCD) is procuring five modified MIL-PRF-compliant Li6T batteries (part number 208558) from Saft America through a sole source procurement. These specialized batteries will be modified with heaters and power boards for abusive testing purposes as part of the OSD-funded OECIF RAVIOLI program focused on developing new lithium battery containment systems for military truck platforms. The batteries are specifically intended for research and development work related to the US Army's FMTV Anti-idle kit (AIK) and will be used by NSWCCD Code 635 for power and energy research. Interested parties must submit capabilities statements by 10:00 AM EDT on August 11, 2025, including pricing, FOB point, contact information, GSA contract number if applicable, business size, and payment terms. The government will evaluate submissions to determine whether to proceed with the sole source award or conduct a competitive procurement, with responses required to demonstrate capability to meet all specifications.

This procurement does not utilize any set-aside designations and identifies Saft America as the sole source contractor due to their proprietary design and manufacturing processes for these specialized military batteries. The procurement is being conducted under the simplified acquisition threshold as a firm fixed price contract. The five batteries represent the complete quantity required for this specialized testing program, with delivery requested by September 11, 2025. Performance will take place at NSWC Carderock Division in Bethesda, Maryland, though the solicitation indicates a place of performance in Westlake, Maryland. The procurement is justified as sole source because only Saft can produce these exact battery variants with the unique electrical and chemical characteristics required for the specific safety approvals and testing protocols needed for the military platform application.