Cell, battery

The Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime is seeking to procure battery cells (NSN 6135014697574) through a small business solicitation. The procurement involves multiple delivery lines to different naval vessels, including USS SHOUP, USS GEORGE WASHINGTON, USS SOMERSET, and USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN. The approved source for these batteries is 5YWX2 M356380, and the solicitation is being conducted as a Request for Quote (RFQ). Electronic quote submissions are permitted, and all responsible sources may submit a quote for consideration. The solicitation was posted on December 18, 2024, with a response deadline of December 30, 2024, and requires delivery within 60 days after order (ADO).

This solicitation is set aside exclusively for small businesses in the Battery Manufacturing (NAICS 335910) category, specifically for electric wire and power distribution equipment. The total procurement includes 12 battery cells distributed across four naval vessels: 5 cells for USS SHOUP, 1 cell for USS GEORGE WASHINGTON, 3 cells for USS SOMERSET, and 3 cells for USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN. No hard copies of the solicitation or accompanying specifications are available, and interested firms must access the documents electronically. The procurement falls under the Electric Wire, Power Distribution Equipment product service code (PSC 61-P) and is part of the Defense Logistics Agency's standard procurement process for maritime equipment. Potential bidders should carefully review the electronic solicitation to ensure compliance with all requirements and delivery specifications.