Supply of Lithium Thionyl Chloride Non-Rechargeable Batteries

The contract involves the manufacture and delivery of 44 units of 3.6V lithium thionyl chloride wafer cell batteries, identified by the National Stock Number 6135014533201, which is designated as a restricted-source item requiring formal government engineering approval prior to procurement. These non-rechargeable batteries are being procured under a subcontract and are subject to strict compliance with military specifications due to their critical use in defense applications. The solicitation is managed by the DLA Dist San Joaquin under the Department of Defense, with performance required at Tracy, California, 95304-5000, and responses must be submitted by July 27, 2026. The North American Industry Classification System code 335999 indicates this falls under other electrical equipment and component manufacturing. Given the restricted nature of the item, only qualified suppliers with prior government authorization are eligible to respond, and adherence to technical and security protocols is mandatory throughout production and delivery.