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(i) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

(ii) Solicitation number FA660623Q0005, is hereby issued as a Request for Quotes (RFQ) for Aircraft Battery Cells. A contract will be issued without discussions as a Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) award utilizing FAR Part 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures.

(iii) This solicitation document incorporates provisions and clauses that are in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2023-01 and the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) Publication Notice 20221230. It is the contractor's responsibility to become familiar with applicable provisions and clauses by visiting https://www.acquisition.gov/.

(iv) This solicitation is a 100% small business set aside and is restricted to small businesses only in accordance with FAR 19.502-2(b). The North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) is 336413 – Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing; Small Business Size Standard is 1,250 employees.

(v) Vendor MUST provide unit & total price per CLIN as outlined in the attachment "Solicitation CLIN Schedule (Fillable)".

(vi) Description of Requirement: The vendor will provide 20 Factory new Battery Cells and freight/delivery IAW attachment “Salient Features NSN 6140-01-528-1722”. See attachment for specific breakdown of agency needs.

(vii) Acceptance is FOB destination: 439 AMXS MXA, 250 Hangar Ave Suite 213, Box 30, Westover ARB, Chicopee, MA 01022.

(viii) Provision 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial, applies to this acquisition.

Quotes must include the following information: Pricing, Company Name & Address, Point of Contract, Telephone, Email, Cage Code, UEI Number, and Business Size.

Unless already completed on SAM.gov as part of annual certifications, vendors MUST certify provision 52.204-24 and 52.204-26 by completing the attached PDF titled, “FA660623Q0005 Clause Set (Fillable)” and submitting it with their quotes.

Vendor Solicitation amendments, if any, need to be acknowledged.

(ix) Provision 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. This requirement will be awarded on a basis of price plus batteries SHALL meet characteristics outlined in section C of the contract and/or be equal to NSN 6140-01-528-1722. Factory new batteries will only be considered.

(x) Unless already completed on SAM.gov as part of annual certifications, Vendors MUST certify provision 52.212-3 - Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items by filling in the appropriate fields in attached PDF titled, “FA660623Q0005 Clause Set (Fillable)” and submitting with your quotes.

(xi) Clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition.

(xii) Clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition.

(xiii) IAW FAR 52.204-16, prospective awardees shall have an active Cage Code prior to award of a government contract. To register for a Cage Code and to complete Online Representations and Certifications, go to the System for Award Management (SAM) at https://www.sam.gov/SAM/. All vendors interested and capable of obtaining contract award must be registered with the Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF) located at https://piee.eb.mil/piee-landing/. Vendors are required to create and submit invoices electronically through WAWF and receive payment via electronic funds transfer (EFT) for supplies or services rendered.

(xiv) Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) and assigned rating is not applicable to this acquisition.

(xv) Quotes must be submitted via email no later than (NLT) 2:00 PM EST, 4 April 2023 to 439confpk@us.af.mil with "Solicitation FA660623Q0005" in the subject line.

(xvi) Questions concerning this soliciting should be directed to 439confpk@us.af.mil. Ensure to include the solicitation number “FA660623Q0005” in the subject line.

(xvii) Funds are not presently available for this contract. The Government’s obligation under this contract is contingent upon the availability of appropriated funds from which payment for contract purposes can be made.

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