A-A-50616A, Battery, Storage (Valve-Regulated Lead-Acid, Absorbent Glass Mat), 12-Volt, 130 130-Ampere-Hour
Overview
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) is currently drafting specifications and standards for 12-Volt, 130-Ampere-Hour Valve-Regulated Lead-Acid (VRLA) Absorbent Glass Mat (AGM) storage batteries (A-A-50616A). This notice is intended to engage industry partners to ensure the final specifications accommodate a variety of design solutions and encourage a broad vendor base. This is not a solicitation.
Scope of Work
NAVSEA is preparing the draft for specification A-A-50616A. The primary objective is to refine the technical standards for storage batteries to ensure they are inclusive of modern manufacturing processes and diverse design solutions. Interested parties are encouraged to review the draft and provide feedback to help shape the final standard.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Special Notice (Draft Specification Review)
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Review Period Ends: March 9, 2026
- Response Date: March 6, 2026
- Published: February 5, 2026
Evaluation
As this is a Special Notice for specification drafting, there is no formal evaluation for a contract award. The feedback received will be used to finalize the technical requirements for future procurement efforts.
Additional Notes
Copies of the draft document may be requested by emailing CommandStandards@navy.mil with the document number (A-A-50616A) in the subject line. Once finalized, the document will be available on ASSIST Online (https://quicksearch.dla.mil/).