Battery Storage Commercial
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Land and Maritime has issued a Sources Sought notice for Battery Storage (NSN 6140-01-485-1472). This is market research to identify potential manufacturers for a pending Request for Proposals (RFP). Interested parties are requested to complete and return the attached market survey. Responses are due by May 16, 2026.
Purpose & Scope
This notice aims to identify qualified sources capable of manufacturing Battery Storage, NSN 6140-01-485-1472. It is not a Request for Quote (RFQ) but is intended to gather information for a future RFP. The DLA is seeking to expand its approved source list, which currently includes C&D Technologies, Stryten Energy LLC, Enersys Energy Products Inc., Enersys Ltd., and FIAMM Energy Technology S.P.A. Companies interested in becoming an “Approved Source” may submit an application package through the DLA Land and Maritime Alternate Offer/Source Approval Request (SAR) Program, demonstrating their ability to competently manufacture the product to the same or better quality than the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM). Further information on the SAR program is available on the DLA Weapons Support Columbus web page.
Key Information Requested from Potential Suppliers
The market survey requests the following details:
- Business Size: Indicate if Large or Small Business for NAICS code 335910.
- Business Type: Manufacturer or Dealer.
- Manufacturing Location: If manufacturer, provide company, CAGE, city, state, and country.
- Source of Supply: If a dealer, identify the source.
- Sales Channel Preference: Direct to Government or through dealers/distributors.
- Inventory Status: Whether the item is currently in inventory.
- Commercial Item Claim: Detailed information is required if the item is claimed as commercial.
- Delivery Capability: Best possible delivery time in days.
- Contract Type Interest: Willingness to pursue a Firm Fixed Price Contract.
- Offer Willingness: Indicate if willing to submit an offer.
- Delivery Terms: Acceptability of F.O.B. Origin.
- Quantity/Price Breaks: Information on any available breaks.
- Cost Drivers: Identification of salient features, cost drivers, or dominant materials/processes.
- Packaging & Labeling: Ability to comply with STD-COM Pkg I/A/W ASTM D 3951 and RFID requirements.
- Item Details: NSN 6140-01-485-1472, Item Name: Battery Storage, Unit of Issue: Each, Quantity: 12,240 (with a 100% option for an additional 12,240).
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Response Due: May 16, 2026
- Published: May 8, 2026
- Contact: Amber Weaver (amber.weaver@dla.mil)
Additional Notes
This survey may result in a Quantity Option, and potential suppliers are encouraged to provide their absolute best delivery times. The government prefers to utilize F.O.B. Origin.