DDSP Material Handling Equipment (MHE) Batteries

The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Distribution is seeking to procure Material Handling Equipment (MHE) batteries through Request for Quote (RFQ) SP3300-26-Q-0011, a firm-fixed-price purchase order for rechargeable lead acid flooded cell batteries under NAICS code 335910 and PSC 6140. The solicitation requires offerors to supply nine line items of specialized batteries with precise technical specifications tailored to various material handling equipment manufacturers including Yale, Hyster, Landoll, Crown, and Lansing Crane. Key contract requirements include factory-installed single point water systems with low water monitoring, new batteries only with a 5-year warranty, specific voltage configurations ranging from 12V to 48V, and 30-inch lead cables where applicable. Evaluation will be based on two non-price factors: Technical Capability (ability to meet the 60-day delivery schedule) and Past Performance, with award made to the lowest-priced, technically acceptable offer. The original deadline of December 16, 2025 was extended to December 19, 2025 at 1:00 PM EST, with five amendments issued to clarify specifications and provide Questions & Answers rounds addressing battery technical requirements and delivery logistics.

This solicitation is designated as a 100% Total Small Business Set-aside with a size standard of 1,250 employees, restricting competition to eligible small business concerns. No incumbent contractor is identified in the available documentation. The Schedule of Supplies details nine distinct battery line items with quantities ranging from 1 to 30 units per item, totaling approximately 100+ battery units across all line items, though specific award value information is not disclosed in the solicitation notice. Delivery must be completed within 60 days of receipt of order to DLA Distribution Susquehanna (DDSP) located at 2001 Normandy Drive, New Cumberland, PA 17070, a secured federal facility requiring driver vetting and utilizing dock facilities with forklift unloading capabilities. All quotations must be submitted electronically via email with proper Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) markings and must include comprehensive technical documentation, best commercial packaging specifications, and required MSDS sheets and shipping placards to be considered for award.