N/A This is not a solicitation. This is a Request for Information (RFI) regarding potential sources for a F-5 Emergency Jettison Battery. The F-5 Emergency Jettison Battery, P/N: 6-62902-1, NSN 6135-00-009-4100 is a critical part of the external stores jettison system on the F-5A/B/E/F aircraft. The battery is a one-shot thermal battery that provides 28 VDC power to the manual jettison system and is activated by pulling the external stores jettison T-handle. The battery can fire up to ten squibs. The Air Force has been advised that it is not economically feasible for the current source to manufacture the battery. The new battery must be a form, fit, function replacement. Due to urgent requirements, intersted sources who require performance criteria for this battery and whose written request is received on or before 17 March 1997 will be furnished a copy of Northrop specification control drawing 6-62902 (a performance-type spec). Requests should be directed to Fax #210-925-8216, Attn: Sue Samsel/SA-ALC/LFKA. Contact Sue Samsel at telephone #210-925-6861 if further information is required. Interested sources are then requested to submit in writing to be received no later than 31 March 97, the following information: 1. An indication of interest in developing and producing the battery. 2. A written assessment of: a. Technical capability to produce the battery b. Experience with designing/producing this type of thermal battery for an airborne fighter or similar application c. Ability to successfully complete required environmental and electromagnetic interference preproduction testing (Section 4, Table I of the Northrop specification) within eight months after award of contract. The address for submission of the requested information is: SA-ALC/LFKA Attention: Sue Samsel 1015 Billy Mitchell Blvd, Ste 2 (Bldg 1500) Kelly AFB TX 78241-5601

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