Sources Sought Announcement for Spares Associated with Soldier Portable Charger (SPC); the Advanced Battery Charger (ABC); and CSEL Adapter.
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-Aberdeen (DLA-Aberdeen), on behalf of the Army Integrated Logistics Supply Center (ILSC), is conducting a Sources Sought Announcement for spares associated with the Soldier Portable Charger (SPC), the Advanced Battery Charger (ABC), and CSEL Adapters. This is market research to identify capable sources for specific NSN/Part Number items. Responses are due by June 18, 2026.
Purpose
This Sources Sought is for planning and market research purposes only. The Government aims to identify responsible sources capable of supplying the listed parts, determine if the effort can be competitive, assess potential for a Small Business set-aside, and inform future acquisition strategy. The Government does not possess the technical data package (TDP) for these parts.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for parts to support standard military batteries, specifically:
- NSN 6130-01-495-2839: Charger, Battery (Part Number: BTC-70801, CAGE: 51828)
- NSN 6130-01-660-3696: Charger, Battery (Part Number: BTC-70100, CAGE: 51828)
- NSN 5940-01-544-3476: Adapter, Battery Terminal (Part Numbers: BTA-70581A, J-6769A/P, CAGE: 51828) These chargers and adapters are designed to interface with standard military batteries.
Requested Information
Interested sources must submit information demonstrating their capability to supply the listed parts. This must include a completed Contractor Questionnaire, which covers:
- Company Summary & Core Competencies
- Point of Contact Information (Company, Address, POC, Phone, Fax, Email, CAGE Code, DUNS Number)
- Past Performance in manufacturing/supplying relevant products
- Obsolescence Management experience and processes
- Delivery Capability for US Government requirements
- Product Stock status
- Identification of any Supply Chain Concerns and mitigation steps
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought (Market Research)
- Set-Aside: To be determined (potential for Small Business set-aside)
- Response Due: June 18, 2026
- Published: June 2, 2026
- Agency: DLA LAND AT ABERDEEN, DEPT OF DEFENSE
- Place of Performance: Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD
Additional Notes
This is NOT a Request for Quote or Proposal, and the Government does not intend to award a contract based on this announcement. No costs associated with response preparation will be reimbursed. All responses and requests for information must be submitted via email to the Technical Point of Contact, Luis Beltran (luis.a.beltran4.civ@army.mil), and the DLA Aberdeen Small Business Office (DLA.Land.and.Maritime.Small.Business.Office@dla.mil). No phone inquiries will be accepted.