Sources Sought for NSNs 6135014783935 and 6135015279592 (Nonrechargeable Batteries)

The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Land and Maritime is conducting market research for a potential long-term indefinite quantity contract for two specific nonrechargeable lithium manganese dioxide batteries identified by National Stock Numbers 6135014783935 and 6135015279592. The agency seeks to gather information from battery manufacturers and distributors regarding their capabilities, pricing structures, production capacities, and commercial sales history to develop a realistic solicitation. Key contract requirements include first article testing with 120 days for contractor submission and 30 days for government review, compliance with MIL-STD-2073-1E packaging standards, a 60-month shelf life requirement, and safety testing at the Naval Surface Warfare Center. The market research questionnaire and supporting documentation request detailed company information including NAICS classification under Battery Manufacturing (335910), small business status, manufacturing or distribution capability, quantity price breaks, and willingness to provide cost or pricing data. Interested vendors must submit completed questionnaires and the market research spreadsheet to charles.mielkeii@dla.mil with the subject line "Market Research for CL25258002" by the November 12, 2025 deadline.

This pre-solicitation notice contains no set-aside designations and identifies no incumbent contractors. The potential contract structure includes a five-year term or alternatively a three-year base period with two one-year option years, though the final contract length will be determined following this market research phase. Estimated annual demand quantities are 1,598 units for NSN 6135014783935 and 4,988 units for NSN 6135015279592, indicating moderate procurement volumes. The market research seeks information on production lead times, quantity sensitivity, minimum and maximum delivery order sizes, and overall production capacities to inform contract structuring. While no specific award value is disclosed in this pre-solicitation notice, the combination of estimated annual quantities and a potential five-year contract duration suggests a multi-year procurement of significant scope for the government's warfighting needs.