Storage battery

The Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime is conducting market research for a pre-solicitation regarding storage batteries under NSN 6140-01-399-6835. This procurement will establish an Indefinite Quantity Long Term Contract structured with a 3-year base period and two additional 1-year option periods, with a total contract duration not to exceed 5 years. The solicitation will utilize FAR Part 12 procedures for commercial items, with batteries to be shipped to various stocking locations throughout the continental United States. The government will evaluate offers based on a combination of factors including price, delivery performance, past performance history, and other evaluation criteria detailed in the forthcoming solicitation, though price represents a significant evaluation factor. Interested parties must submit market research forms indicating their intent to participate by September 2, 2025, and the formal solicitation will be published on the DSCC Bid website at http://dibbs.dscc.dla.mil/rfp/.

This opportunity does not include any set-aside designation and will be open to all eligible contractors. No information regarding incumbent contractors or current service providers has been disclosed in the pre-solicitation materials. The government has not specified award values, budget ranges, or estimated contract ceiling amounts at this preliminary stage. The contract structure will involve various incremental quantities to be solicited when the formal request for proposal is issued, though specific quantity requirements have not been detailed in the market research phase. The procurement falls under NAICS code 335910 for Battery Manufacturing and PSC code 6140 for Batteries, Rechargeable. Market research responses are requested within five business days to help the agency understand supplier capabilities, commercial availability, and pricing structures for this rechargeable battery requirement.