BATTERY, STORAGE
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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) Land and Maritime is conducting a presolicitation market survey for Storage Batteries (NSN: 6140-016627350). This effort aims to gather information from potential suppliers to inform a future solicitation for 3692 EA of these batteries, with a 100% option. The market survey response is due by February 3, 2026.
Purpose
This market survey, utilizing the "Market Survey Blank Revised Form.docx" questionnaire, is designed to help DLA generate a realistic and beneficial solicitation. It seeks to understand supplier capabilities, pricing structures, and commercial item status for the required batteries.
Key Information Sought
The questionnaire requests details on:
- Item Identification: NSN, Item Name, Cage(s) & P/N(s), Unit of Issue, Quantity, and Quantity with 100% Option.
- Supplier Information: Business size (Large/Small), status (Manufacturer/Dealer), source of supply, and manufacturing location.
- Commercial Item Determination: Commercial status, sales to public/government, price lists, and compliance with FAR Part 12 or FAR Part 15.
- Delivery & Pricing: Best delivery times, willingness to submit offers, F.O.B. Origin acceptance, minimum order details, and quantity/price breaks.
- Technical Details: Hazardous material content, packaging (STD-COM Pkg I/A/W ASTM D 3951), RFID compliance, unit size, and weight.
- Contract Preference: Interest in a Firm Fixed Price contract.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Presolicitation / Market Survey
- Set-Aside: OTHER THAN FULL & OPEN COMPETITION
- NAICS: 335910
- Quantity: 3692 EA with 100% options
- Required Delivery: 102 DAYS
- Market Survey Response Due: February 3, 2026, 5:00 PM EST
- Anticipated Solicitation Release: On or about February 4, 2026, on DLA's DIBBS.
- Published: February 2, 2026
Evaluation
Responses to this market survey will be used to determine potential small business participation and overall industry capability, influencing the final solicitation's requirements and terms. While pricing may be a significant factor in the future award, the final decision will consider a combination of price, delivery, and performance.
Additional Notes
This requirement is for a commercial item, and the Government intends to use policies in FAR Part 12, with the solicitation issued per FAR Part 13.5. Offers should be in English and US dollars. Submission of proposals for the future solicitation will be preferred via DIBBS, or by email to Sarah Harmon (sarah.harmon@dla.mil) for files under 15 MB. Approved sources include Enersys, 0WY95, 0790-2512.