DLA Land at Aberdeen anticipates issuing Request for Proposal (RFP) on or about February 28, 2022, for a five (5) year, Indefinite-Delivery/Indefinite-Quantity (ID/IQ) type contract, with an estimated contract value of $5,382,900.76.  The proposed action is for the acquisition of NSN 6140-01-534-3856, CSEL Rechargeable Battery (BB-2001A/U), part number BT-70581B, on a firm-fixed-price (FFP) basis. The CSEL Battery shall be manufactured to The Boeing Company’s specification 4866112-007. First Article Test will be required for vendors/contractors that have not been previously approved by The Boeing Company. The table below lists the annual best-estimated quantity, and total 5-year estimated quantity.

NSN 6140-01-534-3856/ Contract Year , Best Estimated Quantity (EACH) BEQ

Year 1: 4507

Year 2: 4591

Year 3: 4592

Year 4: 4592

Year 5: 4592

5- Year Total: 22,874

NAICS: 335912

Approve Source:

Bren-tronics CAGE: 51828

Boeing Company CAGE: 94756

Ship To Address:

W25G1U,

Su W1A8 DLA Distribution

2001 Normandy Drive

New Cumberland, PA, 17070 -5002

The Combat Survivor Evader Locator (CSEL) system-of-systems is designed to provide downed combat aircrew/isolated personnel with the capability to transmit status and position information rapidly to the appropriate Joint Search and Rescue Center (JSRC) to expedite coordinated rescue/extraction. The CSEL system provides the users with satellite communications, precision Global Positioning System (GPS) geo-location, and line-of-sight voice communications capabilities. The CSEL system provides the combat commanders and their maneuver forces with the ability to ensure rapid location and coordinated recovery of isolated personnel, thereby contributing to full dimensional protection by means of information and decision superiority.

Based on market research, this item is manufactured for military use only and are not commercial products; therefore, FAR Part 15 will apply to this acquisition.  This acquisition will be set aside for small business. The Government does not possess a complete Technical Data Package (TDP).

This synopsis does not constitute a solicitation and shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government.  If you have any questions, please contract Toni Steptoe at [email protected] or Mimi Kirkland at [email protected].