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61--BATTERY,STORAGE

DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY.DLA LAND.DLA LAND COLUMBUS.DLA WEAPONS SUPPORT · Response deadline: Thu, 29 Oct 2026

What the government is buying

The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Land and Maritime, specifically the DLA Weapons Support office in Columbus, Ohio, is procuring storage batteries through a total small business set-aside contract opportunity. This falls under Federal Supply Classification 61, which covers batteries and related electrical power equipment. The NAICS code 335910 corresponds to battery manufacturing, encompassing the production of primary and secondary batteries including storage batteries used across military applications.

Storage batteries in DLA supply chains typically support weapon systems, ground vehicles, communications equipment, and other defense platforms requiring reliable power sources. These may include lead-acid, lithium-ion, or nickel-cadmium battery types depending on specific military technical requirements.

Key facts

Who can bid

This opportunity is restricted to total small business set-aside eligibility. To bid, your business must:

• Qualify as a small business under NAICS 335910 size standards (typically 1,250 employees for battery manufacturing)
• Be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov)
• Have an active SAM registration valid through the contract award period
• SBA certification is not required for this standard set-aside, but you must self-certify small business status in SAM

Manufacturers, distributors, and potential suppliers with battery production capabilities or established supply relationships should evaluate whether their technical capabilities and capacity align with DLA's requirements.

How to put together a competitive bid

Understand DLA's supply chain expectations: DLA battery contracts typically require compliance with military specifications (MIL-SPEC), traceability documentation, and conformance to battery safety standards. See the solicitation for specific technical requirements.

Pricing strategy: DLA weapon support contracts often involve multi-year ordering with firm-fixed pricing or economic price adjustment clauses. Research historical pricing for comparable NSNs (National Stock Numbers) through DLA's public tools or FPDS to benchmark.

Quality certifications: Battery suppliers to DLA generally need to demonstrate compliance with relevant military standards. Common requirements include ISO 9001, AS9100 for aerospace applications, or specific battery safety certifications (UN 38.3 for lithium batteries). See the solicitation for mandatory certifications.

Past performance: DLA evaluates past performance for similar battery or electrical supply contracts. Document comparable federal or commercial deliveries, especially to defense or regulated industries.

Proposal structure: Combined synopsis/solicitations streamline award decisions—technical proposals must be concise and directly responsive to stated evaluation factors. See the solicitation for exact submission format and evaluation criteria.

Small business advantages: As a total set-aside, competition is limited to small businesses only. Highlight any additional socio-economic statuses (HUBZone, SDVOSB, WOSB) if applicable for potential future contracting advantages.

Next steps

Read the full solicitation on SAM.gov using solicitation number SPE7L727T0306 to obtain complete technical specifications, delivery requirements, evaluation criteria, and submission instructions.

Critical deadline: Proposals or quotes are due October 29, 2026—approximately eleven days from the posted date of October 18, 2026. Given the short response window, prioritize obtaining the solicitation immediately and confirm whether DLA requires electronic submission through DLA Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS) or SAM.gov directly.

View the official notice on SAM.gov →