6135 - 00-883-9024 TU44 Seawater Activated Battery

The Department of the Navy Naval Supply Systems Command is seeking to procure seawater activated batteries identified by NSN 6135-00-883-9024. This procurement involves nonrechargeable battery manufacturing and will require first article testing, production lot testing, and submission of contractor data requirements lists. The solicitation will not be available in paper copy format; interested parties must monitor for the electronic solicitation release. The contract will include specific requirements for deliverables with FOB Origin designation and documentation with FOB Destination designation. The due date for responses is March 18, 2026, and parties interested in offering commercial items as alternatives must notify the contracting officer of their capability within 15 days of this pre-solicitation notice posted on July 14, 2025. The government did not employ commercial item acquisition policies under Part 12 based on its market research, though commercial alternatives remain eligible for consideration if properly identified.

The procurement is designated as full and open with a small business set-aside, allowing all responsible sources to submit offers, though small businesses are encouraged through the set-aside designation. The base order quantity is 240 units with an option for an additional 145 percent of the base quantity, representing up to 348 additional units. No specific award value or budget range is disclosed in the pre-solicitation notice. The contract will include both base and option periods with specific logistics requirements designating some items FOB Origin and related documentation FOB Destination. First article and production lot testing requirements indicate this is a development or qualification-focused procurement that will require significant contractor quality assurance and testing protocols. No incumbent contractor or previous award information is referenced in this notice.