BATTERY, STORAGE / BATTERY ASSEMBLY

This contract involves the procurement of multiple National Stock Numbers (NSNs) within the FSC 6140, specifically 6140-01-160-3873, 6140-01-484-5349, 6140-01-492-0227, 6140-01-520-6830, 6140-01-520-7112, and 6140-01-662-7350, which pertain to storage batteries and battery assemblies. The agreement is structured as an Indefinite Quantity Long-Term Contract with an initial three-year base period and two additional one-year options, not exceeding a total of five years. The solicitation, scheduled for release on April 16, 2025, will be available exclusively online, with no hard copies issued. It will feature specific increments and delivery schedules, with FOB Destination shipping terms and inspection and acceptance at both origin and destination points. The procurement is open to all responsible sources, with a set-aside for small businesses on the NSN 6140-01-160-3873 and unrestricted competition for the remaining NSNs, emphasizing a balanced evaluation approach that considers price, past performance, delivery, surge capacity, sustainment, and socioeconomic factors. The contract is part of a consolidated acquisition justified under FAR 7.107-2, reflecting a strategic effort to streamline procurement processes for these related items. The solicitation details and additional information can be accessed through the designated online portal, and interested parties are encouraged to submit their offers by the response deadline of May 17, 2025. The contracting activity is the Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime, based in Columbus, Ohio, with a dedicated point of contact for inquiries. This procurement aims to ensure a reliable supply of storage batteries critical for military logistics and operations, emphasizing efficiency, competition, and compliance with federal acquisition regulations.