BATTERY,THERMAL
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) Weapons Support is conducting market research for a Sources Sought notice to identify potential sources for Thermal Batteries (NSN: 6135-01-618-8314). This is not a request for quotes or proposals, but aims to locate business concerns interested in providing these items. Responses are due March 4, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for 164 EA of BATTERY, THERMAL (NSN: 6135-01-618-8314). The current approved source is TELEDYNE RISI, INC. (0EUB8), P/N: 10002250-501. The item has an AMC/AMSC designation of "3 D", indicating that DLA intends to acquire directly from the actual manufacturer, and that the data needed for competitive acquisition is not economically available, nor is it possible to draft adequate specifications for a competitive solicitation. Based on available information, no other source can currently provide this item.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- NAICS: 335910 (Electrical Equipment Manufacturing)
- Quantity: 164 EA
- Set-Aside: None specified (market research stage)
- Response Due: March 4, 2026
- Published: February 24, 2026
Evaluation
This notice is for market research purposes only. Responses will be used to gather information from interested parties. Companies wishing to become an approved source must submit an Alternate Offer/Source Approval Request (SAR) package to DLA Land and Maritime. The SAR package must demonstrate the prospective contractor's ability to manufacture the product to the same or better quality than the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM).
Additional Notes
Further information on the SAR program can be found at: https://www.dla.mil/Land-and-Maritime/Business/Selling/Alternate-Offers/. All information should be submitted to the Contract Specialist, John McCarthy, at john.mccarthy@dla.mil by the response date.