# DIBBS #SPE7L7-27-T-0008

DLA request for six East Penn gel storage batteries

**Posted:** October 02, 2026
**Respond By:** October 13, 2026
**Identifier:** SPE7L7-27-T-0008
**NAICS:** 335911

DLA Land and Maritime is requesting six East Penn sealed lead-acid storage batteries for delivery to a Naval Amphibious Construction Battalion destination in San Diego.
- Government buyer: Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), DLA Land and Maritime, Land Supplier Operations Batteries/Tires; point of contact: Maria Blaney.
- OEM: **East Penn Manufacturing Co.** is the named approved source and manufacturer.
- Requested item: 6 sealed, valve-regulated, gel-electrolyte storage batteries, NSN 6140-01-604-2781; East Penn part number 8G4D LTP.
- Delivery and handling: Delivery is required within 20 days after award, FOB destination. Hazardous-material documentation and packaging and marking requirements apply.
- Shelf-life detail: The item description states a 60-month shelf life, while the schedule also specifies a Type I 12-month shelf-life requirement; the apparent inconsistency should be clarified.

### Description

BATTERY, STORAGE (QTY: 6, NSN: 6140-01-604-2781, Purchase Request: 7018487346)
  Approved Sources:
  - CAGE: 04055, Part No: 8G4D LTP, Company: EAST PENN MANUFACTURING CO.
 

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