SOLE SOURCE BRAND NAME - BATTERY PACKS
Overview
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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 Department of the Navy, NSWC Crane, has issued a Sole Source Justification for the procurement of specific brand-name battery packs from Milpower Source, Inc. This justification outlines the intent to acquire P/N M359380-5 and P/N M357380 battery packs, essential for Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) units, without full and open competition.
Acquisition Details
- Product: Brand-name battery packs (P/N M359380-5 and P/N M357380)
- Purpose: Required for Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) units
- Intended Contractor: Milpower Source, Inc.
- Place of Performance: Crane, IN
- Product Service Code: 6140 (Batteries, Rechargeable)
Justification for Sole Source
The decision to procure these items on a sole-source basis is due to their brand-name nature. Milpower Source, Inc. is identified as the only contractor that has completed the necessary qualification testing for these specific battery packs, and no substitutions are permitted. This ensures compatibility and performance with existing UPS units.
Timeline & Contact
- Published Date: February 24, 2026
- Estimated Delivery: 245 days for one set, 230 days ARO for another.
- Contact: Cassidy Shaw (cassidy.k.shaw.civ@us.navy.mil, 812-381-7760)
Relevance to Industry
This notice serves as a justification for an acquisition that will not be competed under full and open competition. Interested parties should note that the government intends to award this requirement directly to Milpower Source, Inc. due to the specific brand-name requirements and lack of alternative qualified sources.