BATTERY, NONRECHARGE
Overview
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Set Aside
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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 Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Weapons Support, Columbus, plans to issue a Firm Fixed-Price, Indefinite Delivery Contract for non-rechargeable batteries (NSN 6135-01-545-6582). This Unrestricted opportunity, utilizing Other Than Full and Open Competition (FAR 6.302-1) and Simplified Acquisition Procedures (FAR 13.5), has a maximum value of $2,244,692.16. The solicitation is expected to be available on DIBBS around March 31, 2026, with offers due by April 18, 2026.
Scope of Work
This procurement is for one (1) NSN item: BATTERY, NONRECHARGE (NSN 6135-01-545-6582), with an estimated annual demand quantity of 18,882 units. The items are for stock, and First Destination Transportation (FDT) will not apply.
Contract Details
- Type: Firm Fixed-Price, Indefinite Delivery Contract (IDC)
- Duration: Five years (3-year base period + two 1-year option periods)
- Maximum Value: $2,244,692.16
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted, Other Than Full and Open Competition (FAR 6.302-1)
- NAICS: 335910 (Battery Manufacturing) with a 1250-employee size standard
- PSC: 6135 (Batteries, Nonrechargeable)
- Place of Performance: Columbus, OH
Key Requirements
Offerors must comply with all technical and quality requirements found in the Procurement Item Description (PID). This is a critical application item.
- Item: BATTERY, NONRECHARGEABLE (NSN 6135-01-545-6582)
- Packaging: DLA Packaging Requirements for Procurement (RP001), specifically for lithium manganese dioxide, cylindrical batteries.
- Shelf Life: Type I, 60 months (non-extendable).
- Marking: Physical identification/bare item marking required.
- Approved Sources: SAFT AMERICA INC (7X634) P/N LM26500-M, ULTRALIFE CORP. (0UU59) P/N U10025, ULTRALIFE BATTERIES (UK) LTD. (U6734) P/N U10025.
- Alternate Offers: Offerors proposing alternate parts must provide a complete data package for evaluation, as adequate data is not currently available. MSDS/PSDS required.
Submission & Timeline
- Solicitation Availability: On DIBBS, on or about March 31, 2026, for at least 15 days.
- Offer Due Date: April 18, 2026, 03:59 AM UTC.
- Submission Method: Through DIBBS by clicking the "Offer" button (login required).
- Contact: Joseph Coleman, Joseph.Coleman@dla.mil, 614-693-0141.