SAM #7017383749

DLA Land and Maritime Solicits Storage Batteries (NSN 6140-01-658-8866, P/N BAT-06) from Approved Sources

The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Land and Maritime in Columbus, Ohio is seeking to procure Storage Batteries for military applications. - Government Buyer: - Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Land and Maritime, Columbus, OH - OEM and Vendor Details: - Primary OEM: Persistent Systems LLC - Only approved sources may supply the item; technical data for competitive acquisition is not available - Products Requested: - Storage Battery - National Stock Number (NSN): 6140-01-658-8866 - Part Number: BAT-06 - Quantity: 827 units (with a potential 100% option for a total of 1654 units) - Unique Requirements: - Item must be acquired directly from the actual manufacturer or an approved source - Prospective vendors must submit a Source Approval Request (SAR) with technical documentation to become an approved source - Survey requests information on manufacturer status, delivery capabilities, commercial item status, and pricing - Notable Points: - Focus on sourcing from Persistent Systems LLC or qualified manufacturers - Emphasis on quality and compliance with OEM standards

Description

Contract Specialist: Logan McLaughlin     Email: Logan.McLaughlin@dla.mil

NSN : 6140-01-658-8866

Approved Source(s):-

PERSISTENT SYSTEMS LLC (4YBU2)

P/N: BAT-06

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The AMC/AMSC for the NSN listed above is “3 D”

AMC “3” Acquire, for the second or subsequent time, directly from the actual manufacturer.

AMSC “D”.  The data needed to acquire this part competitively is not physically available, it cannot be obtained economically, nor is it possible to draft adequate specifications or any other adequate, economical description of the material for a competitive solicitation.  AMCS 3, 4, or 5 are valid.

Please review the NSN listed above and provide any sources that may be able to manufacture these items. The approved sources for this NSN are currently listed above. All information may be submitted directly to the Contract Specialist listed above. This information must be provided by the response date indicated above. 

Should a company wish to be reviewed and qualified as an “Approved Source”, they may submit an application package through the DLA Land and Maritime Alternate Offer/Source Approval Request (SAR) Program.  A SAR package contains all technical data needed to demonstrate that the prospective contractor can competently manufacture the product to the same level of quality or better than the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM).  The onus is on the contractor to document and demonstrate their product is equal to, or better, than the currently approved item which DLA Land and Maritime is procuring. 

For further information, please reference the DLA Land Maritime web page shown below and click on the highlight: Alternate Offer/Source Approval Program for detailed explanation for the information and format necessary for a SAR and for the SAR approval process.

https://www.dla.mil/Land-and-Maritime/Business/Selling/Alternate-Offers/

Thank you in advance for your assistance.

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