Market Survey for Procurement of NSN 6140-01-534-3856, BB-2001A/U CSEL RECHARGEABLE BATTERY

The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Land and Maritime, on behalf of the Army Integrated Logistics Supply Center, is conducting a market survey for the procurement of NSN 6140-01-534-3856, the BB-2001A/U CSEL Rechargeable Battery (Part Number BT-70581CE, CAGE 94756), which is used to power radios available for conditional release production. This is a pre-solicitation sources sought announcement for market research and planning purposes only, and responses will not result in a contract award or reimbursement of response costs. Interested contractors must submit responses by February 20, 2026, demonstrating their capability to manufacture or supply the battery through a completed questionnaire that includes company name, CAGE code, and a technical point of contact with email and telephone information. The government possesses a technical data package (TDP) available for conditional release to qualified sources, and contractors must assess their ability to meet nine substantive qualification areas, including past performance, engineering staff qualifications, test equipment identification, obsolescence management, and supply chain risk mitigation. Responses should document recent efforts to produce this item or similar products and provide supporting contract references and performance data. The government will use the information gathered to determine if responsible sources exist and whether the procurement can be competitive and/or set aside for small business consideration.

No set-aside designation has been applied to this pre-solicitation notice at this time. The announcement does not identify any current incumbents or contractors, nor does it specify award values or budget ranges, as this is a market research effort rather than a formal solicitation. To access the technical data package, interested companies must submit a completed and signed Non-Disclosure Agreement, a current DD2345 form evidencing certification in the Defense Logistics Agency Joint Certification Program, and proof of active CAGE status in the System for Award Management (SAM) within seven days of the posting date (by February 18, 2026) to DLA.Aberdeen.SourcesSought@dla.mil. The TDP is subject to International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) restrictions and contains controlled technical information including test plans, reports, drawings, and specifications that cannot be disclosed to non-U.S. persons or transferred outside the United States. Upon government verification of all requirements, the TDP will be uploaded to the DoD SAFE portal with access credentials provided to the applicant. Specific quantity requirements and contract values will be determined following the completion of this market research phase.