The Department of Defense, through the Fleet Readiness Center Mid-Atlantic (FRCMA), is seeking quotes for the procurement of 232 rechargeable 12V box batteries for the USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN-78). The requirement includes 174 units of EnerSys Genesis XE13X 12V, 13AH batteries and 58 units of EnerSys Genesis XE70X 12V, 68AH batteries, which are critical for the ship's Advanced Arresting Gear Power System and must be replaced every five years. The selected contractor will be responsible for delivering the batteries within 45 days post-award, ensuring compliance with quality assurance measures for government inspection. Interested vendors should submit their quotes via email to Ryan Cram by the specified deadline, with the contract expected to be awarded as a firm fixed price based on the lowest price technically acceptable offer.