Battery Cell Supply and Obsolescence Management

The contract involves the supply of 126 units of battery cell with NSN 6140-01-697-0347, requiring active production verification, full traceability, and strict compliance with obsolescence avoidance protocols to ensure long-term sustainment and operational readiness. The items must be sourced from current production lines with documentation proving continuous manufacturing and authenticity, avoiding any risk of counterfeit or retired components. All materials are subject to stringent quality controls aligned with Department of Defense standards. Issued under the NAICS code 335910 for battery manufacturing, this is a subcontract opportunity posted by the DDSP NEW CUMBERLAND FACILITY under the Department of Defense. The solicitation was made available on July 23, 2026, with responses due by August 3, 2026. The performance location and point of contact details are not specified, but compliance with defense supply chain integrity requirements is mandatory. Contractors must demonstrate proven capability in managing end-of-life components, maintaining full lot traceability, and ensuring uninterrupted production continuity to meet mission-critical timelines.