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) Land and Maritime is conducting a Sources Sought to identify potential manufacturers for BATTERY,THERMAL (NSN: 6135-016191582). This effort aims to find alternative sources for an item currently procured from a single manufacturer due to the unavailability of competitive acquisition data. Responses are due June 6, 2026.
Scope of Work
This Sources Sought notice is specifically for BATTERY,THERMAL, identified by NSN 6135-016191582. The current acquisition strategy is designated as AMC "3" (items procured from the actual manufacturer or vendor) and AMSC "D" (data for competitive acquisition is not physically available, cannot be obtained economically, and adequate specifications cannot be drafted). Currently, CHEMRING ENERGETIC DEVICES INC is listed as an approved source, and the notice indicates that Stratus Systems is the only company that can provide these parts at this time, as it's not economically feasible for the government to reverse engineer. DLA is requesting interested companies to review the NSN and provide information on their capability to manufacture these items.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Response Due: June 6, 2026, by 4:59 PM ET
- Published: June 1, 2026
Additional Notes
Companies wishing to be reviewed and qualified as an "Approved Source" may submit an application package through the DLA Land and Maritime Alternate Offer/Source Approval Request (SAR) Program. A SAR package must contain all technical data demonstrating the prospective contractor can competently manufacture the product to the same or better quality than the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM). Further information and detailed explanations for the SAR program can be found on the DLA Land and Maritime website: https://www.dla.mil/Land-and-Maritime/Business/Selling/Alternate-Offers/. All information should be submitted directly to the Contract Specialist, John McCarthy, at john.mccarthy@dla.mil.