Military solicitation for 12v Ni-cad batteries; $278,897 est. value

F-16 Block 50,F-16C,Fighting Falcon
Single seat F-16C Fighting Falcon production block 50 (Photo credit Robert Barnett)

DLA Land and Maritime is soliciting 151 Ni-Cad batteries used in the F-16 aircraft.  These 11.2 volt alkaline batteries have an ampere hour capacity of 1.80 and a time capacity of 5 hours. It has a steel case with 18 cells and side terminals with threaded studs. The battery, NSN 6140-01-179-4588 also includes a cover and heater kit.  The OEM is Lockheed Martin with part number C8715-3.

It was last sold to the military by Marathonnorco Aerospace for $1,847 each in quantity of 63.  Other suppliers include ECI Defense, Saft America, and Kampi Components. Based on passed procurement history we estimate the value of this contract to be $278,897.

This contract has been set-aside for small businesses.  All offers are due by  April 2, 2021.

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