Battery and Power System Supply

The contract calls for the supply of ruggedized, self-contained battery systems designed to operate reliably in extreme environmental conditions during flight testing, with a minimum operational life of 30 minutes and a target of 60 minutes. These battery systems must be engineered for durability under demanding flight test scenarios, ensuring consistent power delivery without external support or environmental controls. The systems are intended for use at Edwards Air Force Base, where performance under high stress, temperature variation, and other extreme conditions is critical. This is a subcontract under a Total Small Business Set-Aside as defined by the SBA, exclusively available to small businesses, with the NAICS code 335912 indicating classification within battery manufacturing. The solicitation was posted on June 29, 2026, with a firm response deadline of July 7, 2026, at 6:00 PM. The awarding agency is the Department of Defense, specifically under the FA9301 Aftc Pzio office. All proposals must meet the technical requirements for ruggedization and endurance, and performance will be executed at the specified location in Edwards, California, with no alternative delivery or execution sites allowed.