Battery,storage

DLA Land and Maritime is soliciting quotes for nine each storage batteries (NSN 6140-01-713-7559) under RFQ SPE7L727T0048, with quotes due October 16, 2026. The procurement is a Total Small Business set-aside, and the RFQ does not state a sole-source intent.

Delivery is required within 20 days to Naval Station Norfolk, Virginia, on FOB Destination terms with inspection and acceptance at destination under FAR 52.246-2. Quotes must be submitted through DIBBS. The solicitation uses Auto Evaluation, and the file notes that solicitations containing first article test requirements are excluded from automated award. The specified item is manufactured by East Penn Manufacturing Co., part number 18-G75-21EE. It is a critical application item with a 12-month non-extendable shelf life (Type I, Code H). Packaging must comply with MIL-STD-2073-1E and MIL-STD-129. Hazardous material requirements apply, and mercury-containing compounds are restricted under NAVSEA 5100-003D. Buy American and Balance of Payments Program requirements under DFARS 252.225-7001 apply to all quotes above the micro-purchase threshold.

The requisition number is 7018545786, the PSC is 6140 (Batteries, Rechargeable), and the notice was posted October 6, 2026. The RFQ incorporates the DLA Master Solicitation for Automated Simplified Acquisitions, Revision 105 (May 20, 2026). The Government File summary also lists the issuing office as Columbus, Ohio, and names a buyer contact, Faith Holderby. The source does not state evaluation criteria beyond automated evaluation.