Battery box

The Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime is soliciting quotes for one battery box (NSN 6160-01-597-1402, PSC 6160) under RFQ SPE7L727T0337, issued by DLA office SPE7L7, with quotes due November 2, 2026. No set-aside is used, and quotes must be submitted through DIBBS. The solicitation is a Fast Auto Evaluation with FOB Destination terms and inspection at destination, and delivery is required within 20 days.

The government file summary states the battery box includes 10 and 12 VDC/8 AMP batteries with hardware, must comply with MIL-STD-2073-1E packaging, MIL-STD-129 marking, and FED-STD-313E hazardous materials handling, and carries a 12-month Type I shelf life that is non-extendable. It also describes the item as a Critical Application Item and says quoters are encouraged to submit quantity ranges because demand is volatile. Per that summary, delivery goes to USS Thomas Hudner (DDG116) by the fastest traceable means and vessel shipment. The summary further states that quoters must certify for national defense under BDSA and DMS regulations, and that Buy American Act and Berry Amendment restrictions apply. The government file summary cites recent awards of $2,550 to $4,414 per unit. The file summary lists a different NSN (6160-015-9714-02), which conflicts with the notice's NSN, so the notice's NSN governs. Verify the file summary's delivery, certification, and pricing details against the RFQ PDF before bidding.