Battery,storage

Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime is soliciting quotes for two storage batteries (NSN 6140-01-539-4777, PSC 6140) under request for quotation SPE7L727Q0065, with quotes due October 16, 2026 through DIBBS. The Set Aside line reads "No Set-Aside Used," so the requirement carries no small business restriction.

Delivery is FOB destination, within 60 days, to Electric Boat Corporation in North Stonington, Connecticut. The DLA Land and Maritime Batteries/Tires supply office in Columbus, Ohio issues the solicitation, with Lisa Kowalczyk as contracting officer. Per the attached RFQ summary, the item is a critical application lead-acid battery manufactured by EaglePicher Technologies LLC (part CFR12V29). The requirement specifies Type I shelf life of 12 months, non-extendable, and MSDS and hazardous material certifications under Federal Standard 313-E, with mercury prohibited except functional mercury used in batteries. Packaging must conform to MIL-STD-2073-1E, marking to MIL-STD-129, and hazardous shipments must use the fastest traceable means excluding parcel post. The order is DPAS rated.

Pricing is firm fixed price with zero percent quantity variance, and inspection and acceptance occur at destination. Award goes to the offeror whose quote conforms to the solicitation and represents best value, evaluated on past performance, offered delivery, and price. The clause set includes Buy American requirements, prohibitions on covered defense telecommunications equipment, WAWF electronic payment, and SAM representations and certifications. The source names no incumbent and states no award value or ceiling.