Sources Sought Announcement for the procurement of NSN 6135-01-620-1306, BA-5790/U (Li/CFx-MnO2) Non-Rechargeable Battery

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 communications electronics.

Requirements Description:

The Li/CFx-MnO2 BA-5790/U is a high energy, XX90 series non-rechargeable battery.

The Government does possess the technical data package (TDP) for the parts. The TDP is available for release. The TDP includes level 2. developmental information.

Items and/or Services to Be Procured:

NSN: 6135-01-620-1306
NOMENCLATURE: BA-5790/U Non-Rechargeable Battery, Storage
PART NUMBER: M32271/1-42E
CAGE: 80063

Requested Response Information:

We request that sources who can manufacture the listed parts submit information to show their capability to manufacture or supply the same or similar part. 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 and the DLA Aberdeen Small Business Office.

Please submit responses by 9/30/2026

Technical Point of Contact: laura.m.cristo.civ@army.mil
Secondary Point of Contact: ari.c.herman.civ@army.mil
DLA Aberdeen Small Business: DLA.Land.and.Maritime.Small.Business.Office@dla.mil