Lead Acid Batteries

The United States Coast Guard is seeking information from potential suppliers to procure lead acid batteries in support of its WPB-87 and WPC-154 cutters through a sources-sought notice under solicitation number 70Z08026S17005B00, issued by the Sflc Procurement Branch 1 within the Department of Homeland Security. This preliminary market research action, posted on May 21, 2026, with a response deadline of June 10, 2026, aims to identify qualified manufacturers capable of supplying specific battery types identified by federal stock numbers, including models from EAST PENN, ENERSYS, NOVA POWER, POWERSONIC, and POWERSTAR, with estimated annual demand ranging from 2 to 375 units per part. The solicitation requires respondents to indicate their ability to deliver new batteries and manage used battery pick-up and disposal within designated ZIP code boundaries aligned with USCG homeport service areas, with all such services to be included in a firm fixed price per line item. Contractors must also confirm the availability of a facility within 75 miles of each ZIP code boundary for battery handling, drop-off, and disposal, and must complete and sign Table A detailing these capabilities. Although the notice does not specify contract value, delivery schedules, inspection criteria, or packaging requirements, it clearly defines service obligations tied to geographic service areas and mandates that any proposed pricing must include the full scope of delivery and disposal logistics within the specified zones. The agency has identified 14 specific battery part numbers and their corresponding manufacturers, emphasizing a multi-vendor approach to ensure supply resilience. Responses must be submitted by the deadline and include signed verification of service capabilities across the outlined ZIP code boundaries, though submission format, portal, or file type details are not provided in the available documentation. The procurement is governed under NAICS Code 33591 and is administered from Norfolk, Virginia, with primary point of contact Yaisa Goodwin and secondary contact Jennifer B. Lucas available for inquiries. The intended place of performance is Virginia Beach, Virginia, and the notice serves as a foundational step to inform a future formal solicitation.