6135-01-273-1253, 5W15, Battery Thermal

The Department of the Navy Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP) Weapon Systems Support located in Mechanicsburg is seeking eligible contractors to manufacture thermal batteries, specifically NSN 6135-01-273-1253 for MK54 and MK50 warshot and exercise applications. This pre-solicitation notice is intended to identify capable sources and solicit capability statements from interested contractors, with responses due by April 16, 2026. The Government intends to conduct this procurement as a full and open competition and does not possess the necessary manufacturing data to produce these items internally. Contractors must be capable of providing labor, materials, and facilities to meet the specified manufacturing requirements. The Government will consider all responses received prior to the closing date, though no formal evaluation criteria are specified in this pre-solicitation notice, as this is a sources sought announcement rather than a formal solicitation for proposals.

This procurement is not designated as a set-aside for any particular business category. No incumbent contractor information or award value range is provided in this pre-solicitation notice. The thermal battery items procured under this effort are subject to compliance with the Free Trade Agreements Act and the World Trade Organization Government Procurement Agreement. Interested contractors should note that this sources sought notice is not a formal request for competitive proposals, and the Government retains sole discretion to determine whether to proceed with competition based on the capability statements and responses received. The relatively short timeline from the posting date of April 9, 2026 to the response deadline of April 16, 2026 allows interested parties one week to prepare and submit their capability documentation.