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 Sources Sought to identify potential suppliers for a one-time buy of 80 Each of NSN 6140-013854191, BATTERY,STORAGE. This market survey aims to gather information to inform a future Request for Proposals (RFP). Responses to the market survey are due by Close of Business (COB) on February 27, 2026.
Purpose
DLA Land and Maritime currently does not possess technical data for this NSN. The primary purpose of this Sources Sought and accompanying market survey is to identify qualified sources, gather essential technical and commercial information, and determine the feasibility of developing a realistic and beneficial solicitation for the required batteries.
Key Information Requested from Bidders
Potential suppliers are requested to provide detailed information via the attached Market Survey Questionnaire, including:
- Business Size: Indicate Large/Small Business status for NAICS code 335910.
- Business Type: Manufacturer or Dealer, including actual manufacturer and source of supply if a dealer.
- Manufacturing Location: City, State, Country.
- Commercial Item Status: Confirmation of commercial availability (COTS/catalog) and supporting documentation (e.g., price lists, invoices, technical data sheets).
- Compliance: Willingness to comply with FAR Part 12 (Commercial Items) or FAR Part 15 (Contracting Negotiation).
- Delivery: Best possible delivery time in days.
- Contract Type Interest: Interest in a Firm Fixed Price Contract.
- Offer Willingness: Willingness to submit an offer on a future solicitation.
- Other Details: Inventory status, item sensitivity, F.O.B. Origin acceptability, minimum order, quantity/price breaks, salient features/cost drivers, and unit size/weight.
Submission Details
Sources interested in becoming an approved source for this NSN must submit appropriate information as outlined in DLA Procurement Note L04 (Offers for Part Numbered Items) and DLA Procurement Note M06 (Evaluation of Offers for Part Numbered Items).
Complete the attached Market Survey and return it to Jennifer Cummins via email at Jennifer.cummins@dla.mil.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Opportunity Type: Sources Sought
- Product/Service Code: 6140 (Batteries, Rechargeable)
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Market Survey Response Due: February 27, 2026 (COB)
- Published Date: February 20, 2026
Additional Notes
This is NOT a Request for Quote (RFQ). This effort is for planning purposes only and does not guarantee a future solicitation. The resulting contract may include a Quantity Option.