Sources Sought Announcement for the Small Tactical Universal Batteries (STUB) Revision A
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- DLA-Aberdeen-26-065
- Agency
-
Land and Maritime
Defense Logistics Agency, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 335910 Battery Manufacturing
- PSC
- 6140 Batteries, Rechargeable
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Defense Logistics Agency-Aberdeen, on behalf of the Army Integrated Logistics Supply Center, intends to conduct market research for the Small Tactical Universal Batteries (STUB) program with responses due September 18, 2026. This is a sources sought announcement for planning purposes only and does not constitute a commitment to award or reimburse response costs.
The Government seeks manufacturers and suppliers capable of producing eight interchangeable, rechargeable battery part numbers (BB-2511A/U, BB-2512A/U, BB-2513A/U, BB-2514A/U, BB-2521A/U, BB-2522A/U, BB-2523A/U, BB-2524A/U) with corresponding NSNs in the 6140-01 series to support communications electronics. NAICS 335910 (Battery Manufacturing) applies.
The Government possesses a Technical Data Package containing Level 2 developmental information and has made it available for release to potential sources under a use and non-disclosure agreement. Recipients must implement physical security measures, require subcontractors to execute similar agreements, notify the contractor of data receipt, and destroy all materials within 30 days of August 26, 2027.
Respondents must submit company name, CAGE code, DUNS number, and technical point of contact with email and telephone information. The questionnaire requires documentation of past performance on military-grade battery manufacturing, supply chain risk mitigation, obsolescence management capability, production capacity (minimum warm-line quantities, steady-state maximums, and surge capacity), ability to meet Government delivery schedules, current inventory status, and capability to identify component alternatives.
The Government will use gathered information to determine the existence of responsible sources and assess whether the procurement can be competitive or set aside for small business concerns.
Notice text
DESCRIPTION— Instructions
The Defense Logistics Agency-Aberdeen, on behalf of the Army Integrated Logistics Supply Center (ILSC) – Supply Chain Management Directorate (SCMD) – Strategic Sourcing Directorate (SSD), intends to acquire Parts to support the communications electronics.
Requirements Description:
STUB is a family of interchangeable, rechargeable batteries.
The Government does possess the technical data package (TDP) for the parts. The TDP is available for release. The TDP includes level 2. developmental information.
The following additional NAICS apply:
335910
Items and/or Services to Be Procured:
Part numbers and NSNs:
- BB-2511A/U: 6140-01-733-5294
- BB-2512A/U: 6140-01-733-6480
- BB-2513A/U: 6140-01-733-5607
- BB-2514A/U: 6140-01-733-5244
- BB-2521A/U: 6140-01-733-6544
- BB-2522A/U: 6140-01-733-4951
- BB-2523A/U: 6140-01-733-5406
- BB-2524A/U: 6140-01-733-1702
NOMENCLATURE: Battery, Storage
Requested Response Information:
We request that sources who can manufacture the listed parts submit information to show their capability to manufacture or supply the same or similar part. At a minimum the support information you submit should include, but is not limited to, the following types of documentation: Questionnaire,
In your rsponse, please include your company name, CAGE code, and a technical point of contract with email address and telephone number.
Notice, Response Due Date, and Points of Contact:
This is NOT a Request for Quote or Proposal. The Government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this SSA or reimburse any costs associated with the preparation of responses to this SSA. This Sources sought announcement (SSA) is for planning and market research purposes only and shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government. The information gathered from this announcement will be used to determine if responsible sources exist, and to assist in determining if this effort can be competitive and/or set aside for Small Business. Furthermore, the Government will use the information, in part, to determine the best acquisition strategy for a potential procurement action and/or to assist in making acquisition strategy decisions in the future.
All SSA responses should be emailed to the Points of Contact at the email addresses listed below. No phone inquiries will be accepted, either as a response to this action or for information requests. All requests for information must be submitted via email to the Technical Point of Contact and the DLA Aberdeen Small Business Office.
Please submit responses by 9/18/2026
Technical Point of Contact: luis.a.beltran4.civ@army.mil
Secondary Point of Contact: laura.m.cristo.civ@army.mil
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| DLA-Aberdeen-26-065 TDP RECEIPT INSTRUCTIONS.docx | DOCX document | |
| DLA-Aberdeen-26-065 Use and Non-Disclosure Agreement.docx | DOCX document | |
| DLA-Aberdeen-25-065 CONTRACTOR QUESTIONNAIRE.docx | DOCX document |
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