SAM #DLA-Aberdeen-26-052

Market Research for Battery Case Assembly for EPLRS System

This opportunity seeks qualified manufacturers or suppliers for battery case assemblies supporting the Enhanced Position Location Reporting System (EPLRS). - Government Buyer: - Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Land at Aberdeen - Army Integrated Logistics Supply Center (ILSC) Supply Chain Management Directorate (SCMD) Strategic Sourcing Directorate (SSD) - Products Requested: - Battery case assembly for EPLRS - NSN 6160-01-348-2410 - Part number A3159263 - Lithium-ion battery (BA1372/U or equivalent) - Technical Data: - Government possesses a technical data package (TDP) available for release - Requirements: - Respondents must demonstrate manufacturing capability - Provide completed questionnaires - Submit First Article Testing (FAT) results - Share prior government contract experience - OEMs: - No specific OEMs named; opportunity open to qualified manufacturers - Notable Details: - Focus on supporting EPLRS system - Documentation of manufacturing and testing capabilities required

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 EPLRS. Requirements Description: The Enhanced Position Location Reporting System (EPLRS) is a secure, jam-resistant communications network that distributes near real-time tactical information. The EPLRS contains the lithium-ion part number (P/N) BA1372/U primary battery or equivalent. This SSA is for the battery case assembly contained in the EPLRS. The Government does possess the technical data package (TDP) for the parts. The TDP is available for release. The TDP includes level 3. production information. [Insert background information] The following additional NAICS apply: 335910 Items to Be Procured: NSN: 6160-01-348-2410 NOMENCLATURE: CASE, BATTERY ASSEMBLY PART NUMBER: A3159263 CAGE: 80063 Requested Response Information: We request that sources who can manufacture the listed parts or services submit information to show their capability to manufacture or supply the same or similar parts. At a minimum the support information you submit should include, but is not limited to, the following types of documentation: Questionnaire, First Article Testing (FAT) capabilities/results, and information on previous Government contracts. 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 (14 days from submission) 07/14/2026 Technical Point of Contact: joseph.w.frye.civ@army.mil Secondary Point of Contact: Jacob.l.sparr.ctr@army.mil  

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