Supplier for Alternate or Substitute Battery Products

The contract seeks suppliers to provide alternate or substitute battery models for evaluation by a prime contractor, with an emphasis on technical data, full traceability, and compliance justification to support selection decisions. All submitted battery products must meet rigorous performance, safety, and regulatory standards, and suppliers are required to document each model’s specifications, manufacturing origins, and alignment with applicable defense and industry requirements. The effort is structured as a small business set-aside under the SBA program, ensuring eligibility exclusively for qualified small businesses, and is governed by the NAICS code 335910 for other electrical equipment and component manufacturing. Responses must be submitted by August 6, 2026, following an open solicitation issued by the Defense Logistics Agency District San Joaquin under the Department of Defense. The contract falls under a subcontracting framework, indicating that selected suppliers will support broader defense procurement initiatives through direct provision of viable battery alternatives. Evaluation criteria will focus on technical feasibility, supply chain transparency, and the ability to demonstrate regulatory compliance, with no specific place of performance designated, allowing flexibility in fulfillment as long as all deliverables meet contractual obligations. Interested parties may access further details through the official DIBBS platform provided in the solicitation.