Sources Sought, 3 NSNs, BATTERY, NONRECHARGE

The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Land and Maritime is conducting market research for three National Stock Numbers (NSNs) of non-rechargeable batteries under project CL25183001, with the goal of developing a potential Indefinite Quantity Contract (IQC). The batteries being procured include NSN 6135013407883 (CAGE 12255, part number 6092PS079), NSN 6135014557947 (CAGE 80063, part number A3315889), and NSN 6135015176060 (CAGE 80063, part number M32271/1-12D), all classified under NAICS code 335910 for Battery Manufacturing. Interested companies must complete both a market research spreadsheet and questionnaire that cover company capabilities, pricing across quantity breaks, delivery timeframes, manufacturing details, commercial item determinations, FOB preferences, and contract structure preferences including base period length up to three years with 0-4 option years. The evaluation will assess contractors' ability to provide these batteries under long-term contracting arrangements, with particular attention to pricing approaches, quantity sensitivity, delivery capabilities, and whether companies are actual manufacturers or distributors. All responses must be submitted to Mia.Proskurenko@dla.mil by the close of business on August 14, 2025, which is seven days from the posting date of August 7, 2025.

This sources sought notice does not indicate any set-aside designation and no incumbent contractors are identified in the documentation. The estimated annual demand quantities for the three battery NSNs are substantial, with 9,735 units for the first NSN, 7,040 units for the second NSN, and 9,696 units for the third NSN, totaling approximately 26,471 units annually across all three items. The market research questionnaire explores contract structures with base periods of up to three years and additional option years ranging from zero to four, potentially creating contracts spanning up to seven years total. While specific contract values are not disclosed, the questionnaire addresses cost or pricing data requirements for contracts exceeding $2,000,000, suggesting the potential award value may reach or exceed this threshold. The documentation emphasizes that this is purely for market research and planning purposes under FAR Part 10, explicitly stating it does not constitute a Request for Proposal, though it will inform DLA's acquisition strategy for creating advantageous contracts for both the Warfighter and participating contractors.