F-16 Aircraft Battery Supply and Qualification

This contract involves the supply of six F-16 aircraft storage batteries, specifically identified by NSN 6140-01-055-0435, ensuring full adherence to military specifications regarding packaging, marking, traceability, and engineering data requirements. The contract also mandates ongoing obsolescence reporting and measures to maintain supply chain continuity, critical for the lifecycle management of the batteries. The procurement is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside under FAR 19.5, indicating that only small businesses are eligible to compete for this subcontract opportunity. Issued by the Department of Defense through the Defense Logistics Agency Aviation at Ogden, the solicitation was posted on May 14, 2026, with a response deadline of June 16, 2026. The contract falls under NAICS code 335910, which relates to power, distribution, and specialty transformer manufacturing, reflecting the technical nature of the battery supply. The emphasis on qualifications and compliance details highlights the strict regulatory environment surrounding aerospace components critical to F-16 operations.