SOLE SOURCE EAST PENN FORKLIFT BATTERY
SOL #: N0040626Q0159SolicitationSole Source
Overview
Buyer
Dept Of Defense
Dept Of The Navy
NAVSUP FLT LOG CTR PUGET SOUND
BREMERTON, WA, 98314-5100, United States
Place of Performance
San Diego, CA
NAICS
Battery Manufacturing (335910)
PSC
Batteries, Rechargeable (6140)
Set Aside
No set aside specified
Original Source
Timeline
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Posted
May 19, 2026
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Submission Deadline
May 22, 2026, 4:00 PM
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 NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center Puget Sound (FLCPS) intends to procure one East Penn Manufacturing high shock battery (IST6H51, Model 18-G75-27 EE). This is a sole source acquisition restricted to the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) due to the batteries being a component of forklift trucks onboard MSC vessels, considered Critical Safety Items. Interested companies may identify their interest and capability to respond, which will be considered for determining competitive procurement. Quotes are due by May 22, 2026.
Scope of Work
- Procurement of one (1) HIGH IMPACT SHOCK BATTERY IST6H51, Model Number 18-G75-27EE.
- Manufacturer: EAST PENN MANUFACTURING CO. (CAGE: 04055).
- Item Unique Identification and Valuation (DFARS 252.211-7003) is applicable.
- Packaging and marking must comply with DOD MANUAL 4140.01, VOLUME 9, MIL-STD-2073-1(series) or ASTM D3951(series), and ISPM Publication No. 15 for crating.
- Markings must include: VESSEL'S NAME/HULL NUMBER: USNS WALLY SCHIRRA (T-AKE 8), REQUISITION NUMBER: TBD, PURCHASE/DELIVERY ORDER NUMBER: TBD.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-fixed-price Supply-type Purchase Order.
- Period of Performance: Delivery required by December 3, 2026.
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted (despite sole source nature).
- NAICS Code: 335910, Size Standard: 140 employees.
- Invoices must be submitted via WAWF (DFARS 252.232-7006).
- Inspection and Acceptance Location: DLA DISPOSITION SERVICES SAN DIEGO (DODAAC: SZ3199).
- Delivery is FOB DESTINATION to DLA SAN DIEGO, CA.
Submission & Evaluation
- Quotes are due by May 22, 2026, 12:00 PM local time.
- Questions deadline is one (1) day prior to the solicitation closing date.
- Quotes must be submitted to the Contracting Official and POCs identified in SAM.gov.
- Offerors must provide name, SAM registered CAGE code, email, phone number, and business size.
- Offerors must be registered in SAM.gov.
- Evaluation will be based on price for reasonableness and past performance as part of the responsibility determination.
- A single award is anticipated for all items.
Contact Information
- Contracting Officer: Nicole Eygnor, nicole.m.eygnor.civ@us.navy.mil
People
Points of Contact
Nicole EygnorPRIMARY
Brittany TavassoliSECONDARY
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Solicitation
Posted: May 19, 2026