NSN Information.xlsx

This is a Sources Sought notice and NSN information spreadsheet for market research purposes conducted by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Land and Maritime. DLA Weapons Support is preparing to solicit a long-term contract for NSN 6140014851472, which is a commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) rechargeable storage battery used in M-1 Abrams tanks. The requirement includes an estimated annual demand of 175,213 units, with a contract structure consisting of a five-year base period followed by five single-year option periods and a redetermination/open season in year five, totaling ten years.

Interested vendors must submit a capabilities statement to the Acquisition Specialist, Brent Wahle, at brent.wahle@dla.mil, including company information (name, address, point of contact, DUNS, CAGE Code, and business classification), manufacturer details (name, part number, city, and state), and supporting documentation such as product brochures, descriptive literature, and commercial invoices if applicable. This is a non-binding market research request; responses are not considered offers and will not be reimbursed by the Government. The battery is designated as a COTS item with a Federal Supply Class designation and a Department of Commerce DPAS priority rating, indicating its role as a critical defense supply item.