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 DLA LAND AND MARITIME has issued a Presolicitation for BATTERY, STORAGE (NSN: 6140-01-385-4191). This notice announces an upcoming Request for Quote (RFQ) for 80 units of the specified battery, with the solicitation expected to be available on DLA's Internet Bid Board Site (DIBBS) on or about March 6, 2026. The NAICS code for this opportunity is 335910.
Scope of Work
This requirement is for 80 EA of BATTERY, STORAGE, NSN: 6140-01-385-4191. Required delivery is 270 days, with a potential reduction to 120 days if Production Lot Testing (PLT) is waived. The item is subject to Component Qualified Product List (QPL) [RQ016] requirements. Specifications and drawings include MIL-PRF-81757/17 NOT 1 (Rev DTD 05/15/2019), MIL-PRF-81757D(4) SUP 1 NOT 1 (Rev 4 DTD 04/06/2017), and QPL-81757-16 NOT 1 (Rev 16 DTD 10/15/2007), with Part Piece Number D8565/10-1. First Destination Transportation is not allowed. FOB, inspection, and acceptance points will be detailed in the solicitation.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Presolicitation (announcing an upcoming Request for Quote - RFQ)
- Set-Aside: None specified
- NAICS: 335910
- Solicitation Availability: On or about March 6, 2026, on DLA’s Internet Bid Board Site (DIBBS).
- Published: March 2, 2026
- Response Due: To be specified in the forthcoming RFQ.
Evaluation
Award will be based on a combination of price, delivery, and performance, with pricing potentially being a significant factor. Based on market research, this item is considered commercial of-a-type, and the Government will use policies contained in FAR Part 13.5 for the solicitation.
Submission & Additional Notes
Offers must be submitted on a hard copy of the SF 1449 Request for Quote (RFQ), scanned, and uploaded through DIBBS (preferred method) or emailed to JENNIFER.CUMMINS@DLA.MIL. Individual emails cannot exceed 15 MB. Guidance for DIBBS uploads is available at https://www.dibbs.bsm.dla.mil/refs/help/Solicitations/DIBBS-Upload-Offer-User-Help.pdf. All offers must be in English and US dollars. All interested suppliers may submit an offer, and one or more items may be subject to Trade Agreements. Drawings, specifications, and relevant technical data will be posted in cFolders once the solicitation is published.
Contract Specialist: JENNIFER CUMMINS, JENNIFER.CUMMINS@dla.mil