Market Survey for Procurement of NSN 6140-01-534-3856, BB-2001A/U CSEL RECHARGEABLE BATTERY
Sources Sought from DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY • DEPT OF DEFENSE. Place of performance: MD. Response deadline: Feb 20, 2026. Industry: NAICS 335910 • PSC 6140.
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Description
The Defense Logistics Agency-Aberdeen, on behalf of the Army Integrated Logistics Supply Center (ILSC) – Supply Chain Management Directorate (SCMD) – Strategic Sourcing Directorate (SSD), intends to acquire Parts to support the CSEL Radio
Requirements Description:
Battery that powers radio available for conditional release production.
The Government does possess the technical data package (TDP) for the parts. The TDP is available for conditional release. The TDP includes performance-based specification information.
The following additional NAICS apply:
N/A
Items and/or Services to Be Procured:
NSN: 6140015343856
NOMENCLATURE: BB-2001 AU CSEL Rechargeable Battery
PART NUMBER: BT-70581CE
CAGE: 94756
[List description of services]
Requested Response Information:
We request that sources who can supply the listed parts or services to submit information to show [insert text as appropriate: their capability to manufacture or supply the same or similar parts/services]. At a minimum the support information you submit should include, but is not limited to, the following types of documentation: Questionnaire; include a brief description of recent efforts to produce this item or similar.
In your response, please include your company name, CAGE code, and a technical point of contract with email address and telephone number.
Notice, Response Due Date, and Points of Contact:
This is NOT a Request for Quote or Proposal. The Government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this SSA or reimburse any costs associated with the preparation of responses to this SSA. This Sources sought announcement (SSA) is for planning and market research purposes only and shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government. The information gathered from this announcement will be used to determine if responsible sources exist, and to assist in determining if this effort can be competitive and/or set aside for Small Business. Furthermore, the Government will use the information, in part, to determine the best acquisition strategy for a potential procurement action and/or to assist in making acquisition strategy decisions in the future.
All SSA responses should be emailed to the Points of Contact at the email addresses listed below. No phone inquiries will be accepted, either as a response to this action or for information requests. All requests for information must be submitted via email to the Technical Point of Contact.
Please submit responses by 2/20/2026
Technical Point of Contact: laura.m.cristo.civ@army.mil
Secondary Point of Contact: ari.c.herman.civ@army.mil
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The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) is conducting a market survey for the procurement of NSN 6140-01-534-3856, specifically the BB-2001A/U CSEL Rechargeable Battery. This sources sought announcement is not a request for quotes and involves gathering information to ascertain the capability of suppliers to produce the specified parts. Responses are due by February 20, 2026, which will help DLA formulate an acquisition strategy for future procurement.
The DLA intends to acquire parts to support the CSEL Radio Requirements, specifically batteries necessary for radio operation. They aim to determine responsible sources for manufacturing or supplying these components.
- Research potential suppliers
- Prepare and submit a questionnaire detailing manufacturing capabilities
- Include documentation such as company name, CAGE code, and contact details
- Compile recent efforts to produce similar items
- Submit responses by deadline with all technical documentation included
- Completed questionnaire regarding manufacturing capabilities
- Company name and CAGE code
- Technical point of contact with email and phone number
- Documentation of previous similar production efforts
- Submission email to the provided points of contact
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- No specific performance period provided
- Unclear if there are preferred suppliers or restrictions
- No information on estimated procurement volumes
- No details on potential follow-up contract opportunities
- Further specifications on TDP condition release not provided
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