UWARS Battery Kits

The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC) at Hill Air Force Base is seeking proposals for Universal Water Activated Release System (UWARS) Battery Kits. This procurement involves manufacturing and delivering lithium coin batteries screened for specific voltage and impedance levels, identified by NSNs 1377-01-571-5244 and 1377-01-652-5022. The acquisition is a negotiated Request for Proposal (RFP) that includes a large Foreign Military Sales (FMS) component for multiple international partners. Amendment 0001 has updated the solicitation to include Section L (Instructions to Offerors) and Section M (Evaluation Criteria). The government will use a best-value source selection process, considering technical merit, technical risk, and price, with a focus on whether offerors are qualified sources for these critical safety items. Technical standards include compliance with ISO 9001:2015 and strict age limits for energetic materials. Performance will occur in the United States, with a final response deadline of July 6, 2026. The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC) at Hill Air Force Base has issued solicitation FA8213-26-R-3008 for Universal Water Activated Release System (UWARS) Battery Kits. This requirement involves manufacturing lithium coin batteries screened for specific voltage and impedance. The procurement is a negotiated RFP under NAICS code 325920 and includes a significant Foreign Military Sales (FMS) component for various international partners. The scope involves manufacturing and supplying lithium coin batteries for the Universal Water Activated Release System (UWARS). These batteries must be screened for specific voltage and internal impedance levels to ensure reliability.