# SAM #CL26278015

DLA Weapons Support market research for M-1 Abrams storage batteries

**Buyer:** DLA Land and Maritime
**Posted:** November 03, 2026
**Respond By:** November 16, 2026
**Identifier:** CL26278015
**NAICS:** 335911, 335910

DLA Weapons Support is researching suppliers for a high-volume rechargeable battery requirement supporting the M-1 Abrams Tank.
- Government buyer: Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), DLA Weapons Support.
- Requested item: 175,213 COTS storage batteries per year, unit of issue EA; NSN 6140-01-485-1472 (also listed as 6140014851472).
- The attachment identifies the highest weapon system as the M-1 Abrams Tank and lists a surge requirement and DPAS priority rating DOC9.
- Delivery information lists a PLT of 15 and required delivery based on PLT of 13, rounded to 20.
- No OEM, manufacturer, or vendor is named in the provided materials. Detailed manufacturer part numbers beyond the NSN are not provided.
- The notice describes market research for a planned ten-year contract: a five-year base period and five single option years, with a redetermination/open season in year five.

### Description

<p>SOURCES SOUGHT</p>

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<p>This is not a request for either a quote or proposal.&nbsp; This announcement is considered market research in accordance with FAR Part 10.&nbsp;&nbsp; The purpose of this synopsis is to identify qualified companies capable of performance on a solicitation for the NSN included in the attached market research spreadsheet. The corresponding part number(s) for this NSN are listed in the Excel spreadsheet attached to this notice.</p>

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<p><strong>Submittal Information</strong></p>

<p>All responsible sources are invited to respond.&nbsp; Interested firms should submit a brief capabilities statement that clearly demonstrates the ability to provide the items indicated.&nbsp; The capabilities brief should include, at a minimum, the following:</p>

<p>&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Company name, address and point of contact with telephone, fax and email information.</p>

<p>&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Company DUNS, CAGE Code, business size and socio-economic classification.</p>

<p>&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The name and part number of the manufacturer whose product you would be supplying (city and state).</p>

<p>&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Brochures and descriptive literature for the products described above, invoices if considered to be a commercial item.</p>

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<p>The statement of interest and capability should be forwarded to the Acquisition Specialist at Email: brent.wahle@dla.mil</p>

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<p>As this is only a request for information, companies may respond via email.&nbsp; Responses to this Request for Information (RFI) are not considered offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract.&nbsp; This RFI is for market research purposes only.&nbsp; Any information submitted is at the company&#39;s own expense.&nbsp; The Government will not reimburse respondents for any costs associated with submission of capability statements in connection with the market survey.&nbsp; Any information provided is voluntary.</p>

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<p>DLA Weapons Support is preparing to solicit a long-term contract for NSN: 6140014851472 for a total of Ten (10) years with a Base Period of Five (5) years with Five (5) single option years and a redetermination/ open season in year 5. The purpose of this notice is to locate business concerns interested in manufacturing these items. The solicitation will be synopsized separately later.</p>

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<p>Estimated Annual Demand Quantity is 175,213 each.</p>

<p>North American Industry Classification System Code (NAIC) is 335910.&nbsp; Business Size is 1250.</p>

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<p>Fill out both the market survey questionnaire and spreadsheet to the best of your knowledge and return them within five (5) business days of the posting of this notice.&nbsp; Negative responses (including the reason why you do not want to participate) also be returned within the desired timeframe so we can make a timely determination on whether a Long-Term Contract acquisition is possible.&nbsp; The information contained in the survey and spreadsheet will be used to generate a realistic and beneficial solicitation. Sources interested in providing an offer on this solicitation should complete the attached market survey documents and return the completed copies to Brent Wahle via e-mail at brent.wahle@dla.mil by 5:00pm / 1700 EDT on November 16, 2026.&nbsp; Thank you in advance for your interest in supporting our war fighters.</p>

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<p>Notice Attachments Include:</p>

<ol>
	<li>NSN Info</li>
	<li>Product Item Description (PID)</li>
	<li>Market Survey Questionnaire</li>
	<li>Market Survey NSN Spreadsheet</li>
</ol>

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