Description
The 145th Airlift Wing (Air National Guard) intends to award a sole‑source, firm‑fixed‑price contract to Marvel Aero International for the ABMS‑10X Automated Battery Management System. The system provides remote control, automated tracking, deep‑discharging, cell‑level diagnostics, and thermal‑runaway protection for aircraft batteries used with Christie RF80‑M chargers/analyzers. It relies on proprietary software, custom AB3K‑M interface boards (NSN 5998‑01‑665‑7822), and exclusive wiring harnesses that only Marvel Aero can produce. Because the hardware‑software integration is protected by intellectual‑property rights and Air Force Technical Orders, no other vendor can supply a compliant solution. The solicitation will be posted on SAM.gov for 15 days, after which qualified sources may submit capability statements; the contract will be awarded without a competitive solicitation.
• Sole‑source award to Marvel Aero International (DBA Christie Distribution & Service Center)
• Provides a single‑workstation control of up to 10 Christie chargers
• Includes proprietary software, custom interface boards, and wiring harnesses
• Firm‑fixed‑price, new contract, O&M funding
• Responses due by a date not specified in the notice; award anticipated by Aug 2026