Feedback Sought on Rechargeable Battery Performance Specification for MIL-PRF-32383/7A describing Small Tactical Universal Battery (STUB)
| Agency: | DEPT OF DEFENSE |
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| State: | Maryland |
| Type of Government: | Federal |
| FSC Category: |
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| Set Aside: | No Set aside used |
| Posted Date: | Feb 17, 2026 |
| Due Date: | Mar 12, 2026 |
| Solicitation No: | DLA-Aberdeen-26-027 |
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- Contract Opportunity Type: Sources Sought (Updated)
- Updated Published Date: Feb 17, 2026 12:57 pm EST
- Original Published Date: Feb 17, 2026 11:54 am EST
- Updated Response Date: Mar 12, 2026 05:00 pm EDT
- Original Response Date: Mar 12, 2026 05:00 pm EDT
- Inactive Policy: 15 days after response date
- Updated Inactive Date: Mar 27, 2026
- Original Inactive Date: Mar 27, 2026
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Initiative:
- None
- Original Set Aside: No Set aside used
- Product Service Code: 6140 - BATTERIES, RECHARGEABLE
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NAICS Code:
- 335910 - Battery Manufacturing
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Place of Performance:
Aberdeen Proving Ground , MD 21005USA
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 feedback for the Rechargeable Battery Performance Specification for MIL-PRF-32383/7A describing the Small Tactical Universal Battery (STUB).
The Government is seeking comments on an updated slash sheet to the MIL-PRF-32383, General Performance Specification for Rechargeable Sealed Batteries. The base document is provided for reference only. The slash sheet for review is as follows: MIL-PRF-32383/7A, Performance Specification Sheet, Battery, Rechargeable, Sealed, Small Tactical Universal Battery (STUB), BB-251X/U and BB-252X/U.
The updated slash sheet pertains to the following NSNs:
NSN: 6140-01-733-5294
NOMENCLATURE: BATTERY,STORAGE
PART NUMBER: BB-2511A/U
NSN: 6140-01-733-6480
NOMENCLATURE: BATTERY,STORAGE
PART NUMBER: BB-2512A/U
NSN: 6140-01-733-5607
NOMENCLATURE: BATTERY,STORAGE
PART NUMBER: BB-2513A/U
NSN: 6140-01-733-5244
NOMENCLATURE: BATTERY, STORAGE
PART NUMBER: BB-2514A/U
NSN: 6140-01-733-6544
NOMENCLATURE: BATTERY,STORAGE
PART NUMBER: BB-2521A/U
NSN: 6140-01-733-4951
NOMENCLATURE: BATTERY,STORAGE
PART NUMBER: BB-2522A/U
NSN: 6140-01-733-5406
NOMENCLATURE: BATTERY,STORAGE
PART NUMBER: BB-2523A/U
NSN: 6140-01-733-1702
NOMENCLATURE: BATTERY,STORAGE
PART NUMBER: BB-2524A/U
Requested Response Information:
At a minimum the support information you submit should include, but is not limited to, the following types of documentation: Questionnaire, comments on the draft MIL-PRF-32383/7A.
In your response, please include your company name, CAGE code, and a technical point of contract with email address and telephone number.
Comments should cite:
-Exact specification reference (e.g. paragraph number, table number, etc.)
-Recommended change
-Reason for recommended change (e.g. error correction, enhancement, significant cost savings, etc.)
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.
All comments received will be taken into account but are considered non-binding. Failure to respond will not adversely affect an offeror’s ability to participate in future acquisitions.
All SSA responses should be emailed to the Points of Contact at the email addresses listed below. No phone inquiries will be accepted, either in response to this action or for information requests. All requests for information must be submitted via email to the Technical Point of Contact and the DLA Aberdeen Small Business Office.
Please submit responses by 3/12/2026
Technical Point of Contact: nathan.l.sharpes.civ@army.mil
Secondary Point of Contact: luis.a.beltran4.civ@army.mil
DLA Aberdeen Small Business: DLA.Land.and.Maritime.Small.Business.Office@dla.mil
- DLR PROCUREMENT OPERATIONS - ZL 6565 SURVEILLANCE LOOP RM C4 126B
- ABER PROV GRD , MD 21005
- USA
- Nathan Sharpes
- nathan.l.sharpes.civ@army.mil
- Luis Beltran
- luis.a.beltran4.civ@army.mil
- Feb 17, 2026 12:57 pm ESTSources Sought (Updated)
- Feb 17, 2026 12:36 pm EST Sources Sought (Updated)
- Feb 17, 2026 11:54 am EST Sources Sought (Original)
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