# DIBBS #SPE7L7-27-T-0244

DLA solicitation for 16 East Penn sealed lead-acid storage batteries

**Posted:** October 14, 2026
**Respond By:** October 26, 2026
**Identifier:** SPE7L7-27-T-0244
**NAICS:** 335911

The Defense Logistics Agency is seeking 16 East Penn sealed lead-acid storage batteries for delivery to an amphibious construction battalion.
- **Government buyer:** Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), DLA Weapons Support, Land Supplier Operations Batteries/Tires.
- **OEM:** **East Penn Manufacturing Co.** is the named approved source; manufacturer part number 8G4D LTP.
- **Product:** 16 sealed, valve-regulated, gel-electrolyte storage batteries, NSN 6140-01-604-2781.
- **Delivery and acceptance:** FOB destination, within 20 days after order, to Amphibious Construction Battalion 1 in San Diego, California. Destination inspection and acceptance apply.
- **Notable requirements:** The item description indicates a 60-month shelf life, while the solicitation separately specifies a Type I, 12-month, non-extendable shelf-life requirement. Shelf-life documentation and hazardous-material packaging and marking requirements apply; the shelf-life discrepancy should be clarified.

### Description

BATTERY, STORAGE (QTY: 16, NSN: 6140-01-604-2781, Purchase Request: 7018626928)
  Approved Sources:
  - CAGE: 04055, Part No: 8G4D LTP, Company: EAST PENN MANUFACTURING CO.
 

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