Award Notice to Ultralife Corp. for UltraLife Lithium Batteries

The Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division awarded a firm fixed price purchase order, solicitation number N61331-26-Q-KS21, to Ultralife Corp. for the procurement of UltraLife brand lithium batteries, specifically part number UB0048. These batteries are required to support the testing and production of the Mine MK 68 system. The award was justified as a sole source procurement because UltraLife is the original equipment manufacturer, and their batteries possess unique design and certification characteristics essential to avoid mission failure and costly redesigns. The procurement was evaluated based on best value, considering technical quality, past performance, delivery, and price. Performance and delivery are centered at NSWC PCD facilities in Panama City, Florida, with quality standards governed by MIL-PRF-32271. The contract incorporates extensive Federal Acquisition Regulation clauses, including strict requirements for safeguarding covered defense information and prohibitions on certain telecommunications equipment. Administrative requirements mandate that all invoicing be processed electronically through the Wide Area Workflow system with detailed cost breakdowns at the SLIN and CLIN levels. Additionally, the contract includes special provisions regarding the confidentiality of official contract files and the use of Navy support contractors.