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Portable External Battery RFI

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FA805225AFMED1004Federal

Submission Closed03/05/2025, 11:00:00 PM UTC

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NAICS: 335910

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Lead Storage Battery Manufacturer/SupplierThis subcontract involves the manufacture and supply of 15 lead storage batteries for prime contractors supporting DLA Weapons Support ASC projects. The batteries must be produced or sourced according to NSN 6150017246659 and must strictly adhere to the Buy American and Balance of Payments Program as well as the Berry Amendment. Quality assurance is managed through sampling and inspection conducted per MIL-STD-1916 or ASQ H1331, and all items must be labeled in accordance with the Hazard Communication Standard 29 CFR 1910.1200. The contract is categorized under NAICS code 335910 and is managed by the Department of Defense through the DLA Weapons Support ASC Commodities Division. Delivery of the 15 units is required FOB Origin, with the place of performance located in New Cumberland. The solicitation was posted on October 22, 2026, with a response deadline of October 30, 2026.

DLA WEAPONS SUPPORT ASC COMMODITIES DIVISION

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BATTERY, NONRECHARGEABL

Solicitation # SPE7L7-27-T-0343

Solicitation SPE7L7-27-T-0343 is for the procurement of 149 nonrechargeable lithium thionyl chloride sealed batteries, identified by NSN 6135-01-463-2445. This is a restricted source item requiring engineering source approval by the Government Design Control Activity. The batteries are designated as critical application items with a non-extendable shelf life of 60 months. Delivery is required within 203 days, with a need ship date of May 25, 2027, and a final required delivery date of May 26, 2027. The shipment is FOB Destination to DLA Distribution San Joaquin in Tracy, California. The contract mandates strict quality and packaging standards, including compliance with MIL-STD-2073-1E for packaging, MIL-STD-129 for marking, and RP001 for palletization. Inspection and acceptance will occur at the destination per FAR 52.246-2, utilizing sampling methods defined by MIL-STD-1916 or ASQ H1331. Due to the nature of the items, the contractor must adhere to hazardous materials shipping and labeling regulations, including the Hazard Communication Standard and specific IATA, IMDG, and ADR/RID provisions for lithium batteries. The procurement is not a small business set-aside, though it incorporates the HUBZone price evaluation preference and requires compliance with the Buy American and Balance of Payments Program.

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Solicitation # SPE7L7-27-T-0347

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Solicitation # SPE7L7-27-T-0345

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BATTERY, NONRECHARGEABL

Solicitation # SPE7L7-27-T-0357

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Solicitation # SPE7L7-27-T-0355

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Solicitation # SPE7L1-27-R-0001

Solicitation SPE7L1-27-R-0001 is a firm-fixed-price, total small business set-aside issued by the DLA Weapons Support Land Supply Chain for the procurement of 827 lithium-ion storage batteries, specifically Persistent Systems LLC part number BAT-06. The government may exercise options to increase the total quantity up to 1,654 units. Delivery is required within 199 days after order receipt, with FOB, inspection, and acceptance all occurring at the destination, DLA Distribution San Joaquin in Tracy, California. The items are classified as Type I with a non-extendable shelf life of 36 months. The contract mandates strict adherence to MIL-STD-2073-1E for packaging and MIL-STD-129 for marking, including special marking code 32 for shelf life. Due to the nature of the product, hazardous materials packaging and shipping requirements under IP025 apply, and the use of mercury or mercury compounds in preservation and packaging is prohibited. Quality assurance involves a zero-based sampling plan per MIL-STD-1916 or ASQ H1331, and the government reserves the right to perform Product Verification Testing. Award will be based on best value, evaluating price, past performance via the Supplier Performance Risk System, and proposed delivery timelines. Contractors must also comply with CMMC cybersecurity requirements and submit payment requests through the Wide Area Workflow system.

DLA WEAPONS SUPPORT LAND SUPPLY CHAIN

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Solicitation # SPE7L7-27-T-0353

DDSP NEW CUMBERLAND FACILITY

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BRUSH, ELECTRICAL CONTA

Solicitation # SPE4A6-27-T-6167

DLA WEAPONS SUPPORT ASC COMMODITIES DIVISION

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Solicitation # SPE7L7-27-T-0349

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Storage Battery SupplierThis subcontract involves the supply of three specialized storage batteries for prime contractors supporting the Defense Logistics Agency. The batteries must strictly adhere to NSN 7018699737 specifications, specifically TYPE I (CODE H), and are required to have a non-extendable shelf life of 12 months. Delivery is designated as FOB Destination to Pascagoula, Mississippi. Compliance with rigorous military standards is mandatory for this engagement. All items must be packaged according to MIL-STD-2073-1E, marked per MIL-STD-129, and palletized following RP001 guidelines. The opportunity falls under NAICS code 335910 and is managed through the Department of Defense.

Defense Logistics Agency

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Supply of Power Supply Units (NSN 6130013514467)This subcontract involves the manufacture or sourcing of two Power Supply units meeting NSN 6130013514467 specifications for prime contractors supporting the Defense Logistics Agency. The project requires strict adherence to ISO 9001:2015 quality assurance standards, as well as full compliance with the Buy American Act and the Berry Amendment. All units must be packaged and marked according to ASTM D3951 and MIL-STD-129 standards, with palletization following RP001 guidelines. The contract is categorized under NAICS code 335910 and mandates DFARS 252.204-7012 cybersecurity compliance. Performance will take place in Fort Bragg, North Carolina. Interested parties must respond by November 2, 2026, to fulfill the requirements of this Department of Defense agency request.

Defense Logistics Agency

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1 day ago

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in 11 days

General Info

Agency

Department Of Defense → FA8052 773 Ess

NAICS

335910 - Battery Manufacturing

Place of Performance

Frederick, MD, 21702, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

AFMEDCOM A5T RFI Form 2 - Large External Battery

rfi

High

AFMEDCOM A5T RFI Form 2 - Small External Battery

rfi

High

AFMEDCOM Portable External Battery RFI

rfi

High

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PhaseClosed

PostedJan 30

Sources Sought

Response DeadlineMar 5

Deadline has passed

Submission Closed

03/05/2025, 11:00:00 PM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Defense → FA8052 773 Ess

Contacts1 person available

OfficeSAN ANTONIO, TX, 78236-0119, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → FA8052 773 Ess

Office AddressSAN ANTONIO, TX, 78236-0119, USA

Contacts

Alexander Ford

contact@example.gov

+1 (555) 000-0000

Full Description

The purpose of this RFI is to determine if your company's products and capabilities meet our government requirement for portable external batteries. The information gathered from all companies that answer the RFI will be analyzed against the requirements to effectively identify capabilities that are available in the marketplace/industry. Both large business and all categories of small business are encouraged to respond to this request. The following North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code(s) may possibly be used for this requirement: 335910, Battery Manufacturing. Responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract.