Manufacturer Sourcing (Tier 1 Supplier Role)

The contract seeks to identify and engage the actual manufacturer of the NSN 6135013018776 battery, with the goal of fulfilling the prime contractor’s supply obligation by establishing a direct relationship with one of the qualified Tier 1 suppliers listed under the referenced CAGE codes: 81855, 3F0L8, 3LRW2, or 55903. This effort is not merely administrative but requires active sourcing and verification to ensure the battery meets all technical, quality, and compliance standards required by the Department of Defense. The engagement will involve confirming production capabilities, supply chain integrity, and adherence to military specifications to guarantee uninterrupted delivery. The contract is classified as a subcontract under NAICS code 335910, which corresponds to other electrical equipment and component manufacturing, and is managed by the Defense Logistics Agency under the Department of Defense. It was posted on July 17, 2026, and its performance is tied to the fulfillment of a larger supply obligation identified by the prime contract SPE7M117D0001 and delivery order SPE7LX26F73C7. The task focuses exclusively on securing the true source of manufacturing, bypassing intermediaries to ensure traceability, accountability, and compliance with national defense procurement requirements. There is no specified place of performance or set-aside designation, indicating a broad competitive scope across qualified manufacturers capable of meeting defense-grade battery requirements.