Battery,storage

The Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime solicited quotes for 148 each storage batteries (NSN 6140-01-655-9045) under a Total Small Business set-aside, and quotes were due October 23, 2026. Request for quotation SPE7L727T0210 was issued October 13, 2026 by DLA office SPE7L7 through DIBBS, the required submission channel. Delivery is due within 164 days to DLA Distribution San Joaquin in Tracy, California, FOB destination with inspection and acceptance at destination. The solicitation type is Auto Evaluation. The NAICS code is 335910 and the PSC is 6140, Batteries, Rechargeable.

Technical requirements include packaging to MIL-STD-2073-1E, marking to MIL-STD-129, sampling to MIL-STD-1916 or ASQ H1331, and a 36-month Type I, non-extendable shelf life. Mercury and hexavalent chromium are prohibited, and Safety Data Sheets are required prior to award. Applicable clauses include Buy American and Balance of Payments Program requirements, hazard warning labels, safeguarding of covered defense information, and sea transport on U.S.-flag vessels, along with other FAR, DFARS, and DLAD provisions. The attachment summary describes the units as lithium-ion.

The attachment summary reports prior awards from 2020 to 2026 across multiple contractors at $117.44 to $340.00 per unit. The contracting officer is James Wolfingbarger (Buyer Code PLCL45C) at DLA Weapons Support, Land Supplier Operations, Columbus, Ohio. The source does not state evaluation criteria.