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61--RECHARGABLE BATTERY

DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY.TROOP SUPPORT MEDICAL.DLA TROOP SUPPORT · Response deadline: Tue, 13 Oct 2026

What the government is buying

The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Troop Support is procuring rechargeable batteries under an SDVOSB set-aside contract. This falls under Federal Supply Classification 61, which covers electric wire, power and distribution equipment including batteries and related power storage devices. Rechargeable batteries serve critical roles across military operations—powering communications gear, portable electronics, medical devices, and various field equipment where reliable, reusable power sources are essential.

NAICS code 335910 designates Battery Manufacturing, encompassing establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing primary and secondary batteries. This includes lithium-ion, nickel-metal hydride, nickel-cadmium, and other rechargeable chemistries suitable for defense applications. DLA Troop Support managesmedical and broader sustainment supplies for U.S. forces, so these batteries likely support a range of operational needs, though see the solicitation for exact specifications, quantities, and technical requirements.

Key facts

Who can bid

This opportunity is strictly limited to Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs) that meet all federal eligibility criteria under FAR 19.14. To compete, your firm must:

• Be at least 51% unconditionally owned by one or more service-disabled veterans
• Have one or more service-disabled veterans control management and daily operations
• Hold valid service-disabled veteran status as determined by the Department of Veterans Affairs or appropriate military service department
• Be small under NAICS 335910 size standards (1,250 employees)
• Have active SAM.gov registration with SDVOSB representation
• Maintain current certification in the Small Business Administration's Veteran Small Business Certification (VetCert) program or predecessor system

Joint ventures and mentor-protégé arrangements may participate if structured to comply with SDVOSB requirements. Non-SDVOSB entities, including subcontractors bidding as primes, are ineligible regardless of capability.

How to put together a competitive bid

Verify your SDVOSB status is current and accurate in VetCert and SAM.gov — DLA typically validates this before award. Discrepancies between systems cause frequent disqualifications.

Address battery-specific compliance requirements early. Military batteries often require conformance to MIL-PRF, MIL-STD, or DLA-assigned specification sheets. Determine whether your products meet existing qualified products lists (QPLs) or if qualification testing is needed — this timeline may exceed the response window.

Examine the solicitation for： chemistry type, voltage/capacity requirements, form factor dimensions, temperature operating ranges, cycle life minimums, and any UN 38.3 lithium battery transportation testing documentation.

Price competitively against DLA's historical practices. Defense battery contracts frequently use evaluated-price methodology weighing technical acceptability against unit cost. Propose realistic lead times — DLA penalizes unrealistic delivery promises.

Prepare to document： domestic source products under Berry Amendment or Buy American Act applicability; hazardous materials handling certifications; and ISO 9001/AS9100 quality system credentials if specified.

Consider DLA's Supplier Support program for first-time contractors unfamiliar with defense logistics procedures.

Next steps

Read the full solicitation on SAM.gov using solicitation number SPE2DH27T0109. The complete notice contains detailed specifications, quantities, delivery requirements, evaluation criteria, and contract clauses not available in synopsis metadata.

Note the deadline: October 13, 2026 — with only seven days between posting and response due, immediate action is essential. Late submissions are inadmissible under federal acquisition regulations.

View the official notice on SAM.gov →