Ultralife UBBL13-01 Lithium-Ion Batteries - RFI

The FAA is issuing a Request for Information (RFI) to gauge market interest and capability for the storage, conditioning, quality‑screening, maintenance, procurement, and shipment of Ultralife UBBL13‑01 lithium‑ion batteries used in its Emergency Transceiver Replacement (ETR) program. Vendors are asked to submit capability statements that detail relevant experience, past performance, and proposed execution approaches. The accompanying Statement of Objective (SOO) outlines technical requirements (‑20 °C to 50 °C storage, multi‑cycle conditioning, hazardous‑material compliance, semi‑annual maintenance, and priority‑based shipping) and expects handling of roughly 75‑100 batteries per year. Responses are due by 4 PM Central on 12 Nov 2026. • Provide a capability statement covering storage, conditioning, quality‑screening, procurement, maintenance, and shipping of UBBL13‑01 batteries. • Demonstrate experience with temperature‑controlled warehousing, battery health‑meter equipment, and UN 3480/3481 Class 9 hazardous‑material shipping. • Include past contracts, values, references, and any SBA 8(a) or SDVOSB certifications.