BATTERY,THERMAL

The contract pertains to the sole-source acquisition of 164 thermal batteries (NSN 6135-016188314, P/N 10002250-501) for the EAGLE F-15 JET weapon system under a Firm-Fixed Price arrangement, justified under FAR 6.302-1 due to the absence of alternative sources and the unavailability of technical data necessary for competitive procurement. The sole approved supplier is Teledyne Risi, Inc. (CAGE 0EUB8), with market research confirming no other responsible sources exist; inquiries to other potential suppliers, including IPT and Advanced Thermal Batteries, Inc., yielded no responses. The acquisition is supported by prior justification documentation and falls under AMSC D classification, indicating that technical data cannot be physically obtained, is not economically viable to acquire, or cannot be adequately described for competitive purposes, as defined by DFARS PGI 217.7506. The procurement is not subject to competitive evaluation, with award based solely on price reasonableness validated against historical data and the contractor’s past performance, in accordance with FAR 15.403-4. The contracting activity is the Defense Logistics Agency Weapons Support in Columbus, Ohio, with the point of contact being John McCarthy. The solicitation was posted on SAM.gov and the DLA Internet Bid Board System for a minimum 30-day period beginning March 5, 2026, and includes DLAD Procurement Note L04, permitting alternate offers for part-numbered items in future procurements, though not applicable in this instance. No option periods, pricing figures, or delivery schedules are specified, and the delivery location is designated as Columbus, OH. Inspection and acceptance responsibilities rest with the Government, with compliance confirmed through form, fit, and function interchangeability with existing components. No packaging, marking, or invoicing requirements are outlined, and no Contracting Officer’s Representative or technical representative is identified. The acquisition is classified as over $20,000 but under $20 million, triggering the statutory requirement for synopsis under FAR 5.101. All submissions must be made electronically via sanctioned government portals, and no physical delivery or alternative media options are referenced. The total contract value remains unspecified, as no unit or extended pricing details were provided in the documentation.