Battery, Storage

SOL #: SPE7LX26R0038Pre-Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSE
Defense Logistics Agency
DLA LAND AND MARITIME
COLUMBUS, OH, 43218-3990, United States

Place of Performance

Columbus, OH

NAICS

Battery Manufacturing (335910)

PSC

Batteries, Rechargeable (6140)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Timeline

1
Posted
May 14, 2026
2
Response Deadline
Jun 30, 2026, 3:59 AM

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 has issued a pre-solicitation (SPE7LX26R0038) for the acquisition of Battery, Storage (FSC 6140). This will be a long-term, Indefinite Quantity Contract (IQC) with firm fixed pricing, providing DLA Direct (Stocked) replenishment coverage for military depots. The opportunity is Unrestricted (Full and Open Competition). The solicitation is anticipated to be available on May 29, 2026, with proposals likely due by June 30, 2026.

Scope of Work

This requirement covers multiple National Stock Numbers (NSNs) for storage batteries:

  • CLIN 0001: NSN 6140012661633, BATTERY, STORAGE, Est. Yearly Qty: 198 EA
  • CLIN 0002: NSN 6140012866294, BATTERY, STORAGE, Est. Yearly Qty: 1,145 EA
  • CLIN 0003: NSN 6140015502119, BATTERY, STORAGE, Est. Yearly Qty: 4 EA The contract will support military depots with replenishment coverage. Inspection at Origin will be utilized for all CLINs.

Contract Details & Timeline

  • Contract Type: Indefinite Quantity Contract (IQC) with Firm Fixed Pricing
  • Duration: 3-year base period with two 1-year option periods (potential total of 5 years)
  • Set-Aside: Unrestricted (Full and Open Competition)
  • Solicitation Release: Anticipated May 29, 2026
  • Anticipated Proposal Due: June 30, 2026
  • Place of Performance: Columbus, OH, United States
  • Evaluation Factors: Award will be based on a combination of price, delivery, past performance, and other factors listed in the solicitation.

Key Requirements & Notes

  • Reverse Auction: The Contracting Officer may use online Reverse Auctioning for price discussions. Offerors agree to participate and have their proposed prices publicly disclosed anonymously. The final auction price will be considered the final proposal revision.
  • Commercial Items: While the Government is not using FAR Part 12 for commercial items, interested parties may identify their capability to satisfy the requirement with a commercial item within 15 days of the notice (by May 29, 2026).
  • Small Business Participation: A minimum of 3% of the total contract dollar value is required for small business participation, as detailed in the "Small Business Participation Commitment Document." This will be a key evaluation factor.
  • Technical Documents: Military and Federal Specifications/Standards, Qualified Product Lists, and Handbooks are available via the Defense Standardization Program (DSP) ASSIST database (http://quicksearch.dla.mil/qsSearch.aspx). Drawings, if applicable, will be available on cFolders (https://pcf1.bsm.dla.mil/cfolders) using solicitation number SPE7LX26R0038.
  • QPL Document: An attached document, "Job Aid - QPL-QML Guide for KRs.pdf," details a Qualified Products List for "Coatings, Powder, Thermosetting" (MIL-PRF-24712). Bidders should note its content, though its direct relevance to the battery requirement is not explicitly stated in the main description.

Contact Information

For questions, contact Matthew Stein at Matthew.Stein@dla.mil or (614) 693-4915.

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