BATTERY, STORAGE : 6140
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 has issued a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition for the acquisition of BATTERY, STORAGE (NSN 6140-01-400-2901). This requirement, a Total Small Business Set-Aside, is for 1,701 units with a 100% option, intended for the AIRCRAFT, C-5. The justification identifies ACME AEROSPACE, INC (CAGE 6HAR8) as the sole approved source.
Opportunity Details
- Item: BATTERY, STORAGE (NSN 6140-01-400-2901)
- Quantity: 1,701 Each + 100% Option
- End Item: AIRCRAFT, C-5
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Place of Performance: Columbus, OH, United States
Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition
This justification is based on 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) as implemented by FAR 6.103-1, citing the inability to obtain adequate specifications or descriptions for a competitive solicitation economically (AMSC D). Market research efforts, including a Sources Sought Notice on SAM.gov (April 3, 2026) and a market survey (February 18, 2026), yielded no alternative vendors capable of meeting the requirements for form, fit, and functional interchangeability.
Vendor Engagement & Source Approval
The solicitation will be posted to the DLA Internet Bid Board System for a minimum of 10 days, with dealers of the approved source(s) being solicited. DLA Weapons Support encourages interested vendors to contact DSCCAO-SAR@dla.mil for information on submitting a Source Approval Request Package. The solicitation includes DLAD Procurement Note L04, which outlines the process for submitting alternate offers and requesting evaluation of technical acceptability for future procurements.
Key Dates
- Published Date: May 27, 2026