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 U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) Surface Forces Logistics Center has issued a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (RFQ 2126406B3000DZ029) for the procurement of 350 BATTERY, STORAGE units (P/N: NSB-190FT-BLUE+) from NORTHSTAR BATTERY COMPANY LLC. This is a Brand Name Sole Source procurement, 100% set aside for small businesses. Quotes are due by February 18, 2026, at 12 p.m. EST.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for 350 units of Northstar Battery Company LLC storage batteries, specifically P/N: NSB-190FT-BLUE+, NSN: 6140-01-600-0680. These batteries are 12V 187 Lead, with specific dimensions and a capacity of 187 AH. Vendors must provide OEM parts directly, as no proprietary information or technical data will be supplied by the USCG. Each item must be individually packaged and marked per MIL-STD-2073-1E Method 10, marked IAW MIL-STD-129R, and bar coded IAW ISO/IEC-16388-2007, Code 39 Symbology. The place of delivery is the USCG YARD, Baltimore, MD 21226, with a required delivery date of March 20, 2026.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Request for Quotation)
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business (NAICS 336611, Size Standard 1000 PPL)
- Quotes Due: February 18, 2026, 12 p.m. EST
- Delivery Date: March 20, 2026
- Published Date: February 3, 2026
Evaluation & Award
Award will be made on an "all or none" basis to the responsible offeror providing the Lowest Cost Technically Acceptable (LCTA) quotation. Evaluation factors include delivery, pricing, and relevant past performance, with delivery being as important as cost. Offerors must agree to the specified delivery condition.
Submission Requirements
Quotes should be submitted via email to Brandie.r.dunnigan@uscg.mil. Submissions must include:
- Company's complete mailing and remittance addresses
- Discounts for prompt payment (if applicable)
- CAGE code
- SAM Unique Entity ID
- Taxpayer ID number
- A completed copy of FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items. Companies must be registered with System for Award Management (SAM) at www.sam.gov and provide their SAM ID and Tax Information Number (TIN) with their offer.
Additional Notes
This procurement is a brand name sole source for Northstar Battery Company LLC products, justified by the essential nature of the brand/feature for the Coast Guard's 45' RBM asset, as market research indicated no other products meet agency needs.