2 NSN SOURCES SOUGHT

***Sources Sought***

This is not a request for either a quote or proposal. This announcement is considered market research in accordance with FAR Part 10. 

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The purpose of this synopsis is to identify qualified vendors capable of manufacturing items in accordance with the requirements listed below.  Please review the below NSNs and provide us with any additional sources that can manufacture these items.  Please provide the company name, city and state OR country if applicable, and POCs with telephone, fax and/or email information.  All this information can be submitted to Scott Knowles at Scott.Knowles@dla.mil.  Phone 614 692-0639. We thank you in advance for your assistance.

NSN            NAME                
6135014134747        BATTERY ASSEMBLY
6135014904422        BATTERY NON-RECHARGABLE
    
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Responses to this Request for Information (RFI) are not considered offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. This RFI is for market research purposes only. Any information submitted is at the company's own expense. The Government will not reimburse respondents for any costs associated with submission of capability statements in connection with the market survey. Any information provided is voluntary.

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**ITEM DESCRIPTIONS **
NSN: 6135-01-413-4747

BATTERY ASSEMBLY

RA001: THIS DOCUMENT INCORPORATES TECHNICAL AND/OR QUALITY REQUIREMENTS
     (IDENTIFIED BY AN 'R' OR AN 'I' NUMBER) SET FORTH IN FULL TEXT IN THE
     DLA MASTER LIST OF TECHNICAL AND QUALITY REQUIREMENTS FOUND ON THE WEB
     AT:

     http://www.dla.mil/HQ/Acquisition/Offers/eProcurement.aspx

     FOR SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITIONS, THE REVISION OF THE MASTER IN EFFECT ON THE
     SOLICITATION ISSUE DATE OR THE AWARD DATE CONTROLS.  FOR LARGE
     ACQUISITIONS, THE REVISION OF THE MASTER IN EFFECT ON THE RFP ISSUE DATE
     APPLIES UNLESS A SOLICITATION AMENDMENT INCORPORATES A FOLLOW-ON
     REVISION, IN WHICH CASE THE AMENDMENT DATE CONTROLS.

RP001: DLA PACKAGING REQUIREMENTS FOR PROCUREMENT

RQ011: REMOVAL OF GOVERNMENT IDENTIFICATION FROM NON-ACCEPTED SUPPLIES

ZD080: SAMPLING:
     THE SAMPLING METHOD SHALL BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH MIL-STD-1916 OR ASQ
     H1331, TABLE 1 OR A COMPARABLE ZERO BASED SAMPLING PLAN UNLESS OTHERWISE
     SPECIFIED BY THE CONTRACT. IF THE APPLICABLE DRAWING, SPECIFICATION,
     STANDARD, OR QUALITY ASSURANCE PROVISION (QAP) SPECIFIES CRITICAL, MAJOR
     AND/OR MINOR ATTRIBUTES, THEY SHALL BE ASSIGNED VERIFICAITON LEVELS OF
     VII, IV AND II OR AQLS OF 0.1, 1.0 AND 4.0 RESPECTIVELY. UNSPECIFIED
     ATTRIBUTES SHALL BE CONSIDERED AS MAJOR UNLESS SAMPLING PLANS ARE
     SPECIFIED IN APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS. FOR MIL-STD-1916, THE MANUFACTURER
     MAY USE THE ATTRIBUTE OR VARIABLE INSPECTION METHOD AT THEIR OPTION OR
     PER THE CONTRACT. MIL-STD-105/ASQ Z1.4 MAY BE USED TO SET SAMPLE LOT
     SIZE, BUT ACCEPTANCE WOULD BE ZERO NON-CONFORMANCES IN THE SAMPLE LOT
     UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED IN THE CONTRACT.

RQ017: PHYSICAL INDENTIFICATION/BARE ITEM MARKING

RQ002: CONFIGURATION CHANGE MANAGEMENT - ENGINEERING CHANGE PROPOSAL
     REQUEST FOR VARIANCE (DEVIATION OR WAIVER)

CS120: NOTE:  THE CITED DRAWING IS A SOURCE CONTROLLED
     DRAWING AND AS OF THE DATE OF THIS SOLICITATION
     ONLY THE SOURCE(S) CITED ON THE DRAWING HAVE
     BEEN APPROVED.  EVEN THOUGH SOURCES AND APPROVED
     PART NUMBERS ARE PROVIDED, THE ITEMS
     FURNISHED MUST MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE
     CITED DRAWING.  OFFERORS WHO ARE INTERESTED IN
     QUALIFYING THEIR PRODUCT FOR PURPOSE OF FUTURE
     ACQUISITION MUST CONTACT THE COGNIZANT DESIGN
     ACTIVITY SPECIFIED ON THE SOURCE CONTROLLED
     DRAWING.
     ALSO, MAY INCLUDE ADDITIONAL APPROVED SOURCES
     THAT HAVE NOT BEEN REFLECTED ON THE DRAWING AT
     THIS TIME.

ZD072: Hazard Communication Standard Notice:

     Effective June 1, 2015, Federal Standard No. 313-E, Material Safety
     Data, Transportation Data and Disposal Data for Hazardous Materials
     Furnished to Government Activities, establishes the requirement for
     preparation and submission of Safety Data Sheets (SDS) in lieu of
     Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) by suppliers who provide hazardous
     materials to government activities.

     The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has modified
     its Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) to conform to the United Nations
     Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals.
      As a result of this change, GSA revised Federal Standard No. 313-E
     requiring Safety Data Sheets for classifying chemicals and communicating
     the applicable information on labels.

     In accordance with the revised standard after June 1, 2015:

     1. Suppliers will be required to submit, to the contracting officer for
     review and approval prior to award, safety data sheets consistent with
     the requirements found at 29 C.F.R.  1910.1200 for hazardous materials
     delivered to the Government.

     2. Suppliers will also be required to submit, to the contracting officer
     for review and approval prior to award, Hazardous Communication Standard
     (HCS) labels in accordance with 29 C.F.R. 1910.1200 requirements or
     current Consumer Product Safety Act (CPSA), Federal Hazardous Substance
     Act (FHSA) labels when subject to labeling requirements under those
     statutes. This product labeling is required for hazardous materials
     delivered to the Government.

     3. Finally, suppliers must train their employees on the new safety data
     sheets, hazardous communication labels, and requirements of 29 C.F.R.
     1910.1200.

     For more information on SDS, refer to OSHAs website, available at:
     https://www.osha.gov/law-regs.html
     For information on 29 C.F.R. 1910.1200, refer to the below link:
     https://www.osha.gov/dsg/hazcom/index.html

ZD025: MERCURY OR MERCURY CONTAINING COMPOUNDS SHALL
     NOT BE INTENTIONALLY ADDED TO<(>,<)> OR COME IN DIRECT
     CONTACT WITH<(>,<)> ANY HARDWARE OR SUPPLIES FURNISHED
     UNDER THIS CONTRACT. EXCEPTION: FUNCTIONAL MERCURY
     USED IN BATTERIES, FLUORESCENT LIGHTS, REQUIRED
     INSTRUMENTS; SENSORS OR CONTROLS; WEAPON SYSTEMS;
     AND CHEMICAL ANALYSIS REAGENTS SPECIFIED BY NAVSEA.
     PORTABLE FLUORESCENT LAMPS AND PORTABLE INSTRUMENTS
     CONTAINING MERCURY SHALL BE SHOCK PROOF AND CONTAIN
     A SECOND BOUNDARY OF CONTAINMENT OF THE MERCURY OR
     MERCURY COMPOUND. (IAW NAVSEA 5100-003D).

RQ032: EXPORT CONTROL OF TECHNICAL DATA

     This item has technical data some or all of which is subject to
     export-control of either the International Traffic in Arms regulations
     (ITAR) or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), and cannot be
     exported without prior authorization from either the Department of State
     or the Department of Commerce. Export includes disclosure of technical
     data to foreign persons and nationals whether located in the United
     States or abroad. This requirement applies equally to foreign national
     employees and U.S. companies and their foreign subsidiaries. DFARS
     252.225-7048 is applicable to this data.

     The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) limits distribution of export-control
     technical data to DLA contractors that have an approved US/Canada Joint
     Certification Program (JCP) certification, have completed the
     Introduction to Proper Handling of DOD Export-Controlled Technical Data
     Training and the DLA Export-Controlled Technical Data Questionnaire
     (both are available at the web address given below), and have been
     approved by the DLA controlling authority to access the
     export-controlled data. Instructions for obtaining access to the
     export-controlled data can be found at:
     https://www.dla.mil/Logistics-Operations/Enhanced-Validation/

     To be eligible for award, offerors and any sources of supply proposed
     for use are required to have an approved JCP certification and have
     been approved by the DLA controlling authority to access
     export-controlled data managed by DLA. DLA will not delay award in
     order for an offeror or its supplier to apply for and receive approval
     by the DLA controlling authority to access the export-controlled data.

RS023: Shelf-life requirement RS001 for a TYPE I (CODE S)  item with a
     shelf life of 60 months (non-extendable) applies to this item.

     Engineering Exceptions: Acceptance Test Procedure to be conducted on
     100% of batteries at the time of manufacturing. End Exceptions.

     CRITICAL APPLICATION ITEM

     MATHEWS ASSOCIATES INC 4U927 P/N 7022097

     IAW BASIC DRAWING NR 53711 7022097
     REVISION NR A   DTD 04/23/2002
     PART PIECE NUMBER:

     IAW REFERENCE DRAWING NR 53711 7022097
     REVISION NR A   DTD 08/02/2011
     PART PIECE NUMBER:

     IAW REFERENCE DRAWING NR 53711 7022097
     REVISION NR A   DTD 08/02/2011
     PART PIECE NUMBER:

PREP FOR DELIVERY
PKGING DATA - MIL-STD-2073-1D, 15 DEC 1999
QUP:001  PRES MTHD:HM  CLNG/DRY:Z  PRESV MAT:ZZ
WRAP MAT:ZZ  CUSH/DUNN MAT:ZZ  CUSH/DUNN THKNESS:Z
UNIT CONT:ZZ  OPI:M
INTRMDTE CONT:ZZ  INTRMDTE CONT QTY:ZZZ
PACK CODE:U
MARKING SHALL BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH MIL-STD-129.
SPECIAL MARKING CODE:ZZ -ZZ Special Requirements

PALLETIZATION SHALL BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH RP001: DLA PACKAGING
REQUIREMENTS FOR PROCUREMENT

PACKING CODE: 6 with ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA 3.

ZZ = special marking requirements:
 02 - ARROW UP;
 ATTENTION: READ PRODUCT WARNING LABEL.
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NSN: 6135-01-490-4422

BATTERY,NONRECHARGEABLE

RP001: DLA PACKAGING REQUIREMENTS FOR PROCUREMENT

RA001: THIS DOCUMENT INCORPORATES TECHNICAL AND/OR QUALITY REQUIREMENTS
     (IDENTIFIED BY AN 'R' OR AN 'I' NUMBER) SET FORTH IN FULL TEXT IN THE
     DLA MASTER LIST OF TECHNICAL AND QUALITY REQUIREMENTS FOUND ON THE WEB
     AT:

     http://www.dla.mil/HQ/Acquisition/Offers/eProcurement.aspx

     FOR SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITIONS, THE REVISION OF THE MASTER IN EFFECT ON THE
     SOLICITATION ISSUE DATE OR THE AWARD DATE CONTROLS.  FOR LARGE
     ACQUISITIONS, THE REVISION OF THE MASTER IN EFFECT ON THE RFP ISSUE DATE
     APPLIES UNLESS A SOLICITATION AMENDMENT INCORPORATES A FOLLOW-ON
     REVISION, IN WHICH CASE THE AMENDMENT DATE CONTROLS.

RQ011: REMOVAL OF GOVERNMENT IDENTIFICATION FROM NON-ACCEPTED SUPPLIES

ALKALINE

ZD025: MERCURY OR MERCURY CONTAINING COMPOUNDS SHALL
     NOT BE INTENTIONALLY ADDED TO<(>,<)> OR COME IN DIRECT
     CONTACT WITH<(>,<)> ANY HARDWARE OR SUPPLIES FURNISHED
     UNDER THIS CONTRACT. EXCEPTION: FUNCTIONAL MERCURY
     USED IN BATTERIES, FLUORESCENT LIGHTS, REQUIRED
     INSTRUMENTS; SENSORS OR CONTROLS; WEAPON SYSTEMS;
     AND CHEMICAL ANALYSIS REAGENTS SPECIFIED BY NAVSEA.
     PORTABLE FLUORESCENT LAMPS AND PORTABLE INSTRUMENTS
     CONTAINING MERCURY SHALL BE SHOCK PROOF AND CONTAIN
     A SECOND BOUNDARY OF CONTAINMENT OF THE MERCURY OR
     MERCURY COMPOUND. (IAW NAVSEA 5100-003D).

ZD072: Hazard Communication Standard Notice:

     Effective June 1, 2015, Federal Standard No. 313-E, Material Safety
     Data, Transportation Data and Disposal Data for Hazardous Materials
     Furnished to Government Activities, establishes the requirement for
     preparation and submission of Safety Data Sheets (SDS) in lieu of
     Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) by suppliers who provide hazardous
     materials to government activities.

     The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has modified
     its Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) to conform to the United Nations
     Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals.
      As a result of this change, GSA revised Federal Standard No. 313-E
     requiring Safety Data Sheets for classifying chemicals and communicating
     the applicable information on labels.

     In accordance with the revised standard after June 1, 2015:

     1. Suppliers will be required to submit, to the contracting officer for
     review and approval prior to award, safety data sheets consistent with
     the requirements found at 29 C.F.R.  1910.1200 for hazardous materials
     delivered to the Government.

     2. Suppliers will also be required to submit, to the contracting officer
     for review and approval prior to award, Hazardous Communication Standard
     (HCS) labels in accordance with 29 C.F.R. 1910.1200 requirements or
     current Consumer Product Safety Act (CPSA), Federal Hazardous Substance
     Act (FHSA) labels when subject to labeling requirements under those
     statutes. This product labeling is required for hazardous materials
     delivered to the Government.

     3. Finally, suppliers must train their employees on the new safety data
     sheets, hazardous communication labels, and requirements of 29 C.F.R.
     1910.1200.

     For more information on SDS, refer to OSHAs website, available at:
     https://www.osha.gov/law-regs.html
     For information on 29 C.F.R. 1910.1200, refer to the below link:
     https://www.osha.gov/dsg/hazcom/index.html

A1079: ADEQUATE DATA FOR THE EVALUATION OF ALTERNATE
     OFFERS IS NOT AVAILABLE AT THE PROCUREMENT
     AGENCY.THE OFFEROR MUST PROVIDE A COMPLETE
     DATA PACKAGE INCLUDING DATA FOR THE APPROVED
     AND ALTERNATE PART FOR EVALUATION.

A0003: MIL-STD-130N(1) DATED 16 NOV 2012.
     IDENTIFICATION MARKING OF U.S. MILITARY PROPERTY

  MSDS/PSDS REQUIRED PER FED-STD-313

RS020: Shelf-life requirement RS001 for a TYPE I (CODE Q)  item with a
     shelf life of 36 months (non-extendable) applies to this item.

CRITICAL APPLICATION ITEM

MATHEWS ASSOCIATES INC 4U927 P/N MAI-150718

PREP FOR DELIVERY
PKGING DATA - MIL-STD-2073-1D, 15 DEC 1999
QUP:001  PRES MTHD:ZZ  CLNG/DRY:1  PRESV MAT:00
WRAP MAT:ZZ  CUSH/DUNN MAT:ZZ  CUSH/DUNN THKNESS:Z
UNIT CONT:BD  OPI:M
INTRMDTE CONT:ZZ  INTRMDTE CONT QTY:ZZZ
PACK CODE:U
MARKING SHALL BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH MIL-STD-129.
SPECIAL MARKING CODE:32 -32 Type I, shelf life

PALLETIZATION SHALL BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH RP001: DLA PACKAGING
REQUIREMENTS FOR PROCUREMENT

     Land Transport (ADR/RID) # The product fulfills the requirements of
     Special Provision 188 of ADR/RID and is therefore, keeping within the
     prescribed quantity limits, excepted from the application of the
     Dangerous Goods regulations.
     Sea Transport (IMDG) - The product fulfills the requirements of Special
     Provision 188 of IMDG-Code and is therefore, keeping within the
     prescribed quantity limits, excepted from the application of the
     Dangerous Goods regulations.
     Air Transport (IATA) - The product fulfills the requirements of Special
     Provision A45 of IATA-DGR and is therefore, keeping within the
     prescribed quantity limits, excepted from the application of the
     Dangerous Goods regulations.
     "Per U.S. DOT:

     If battery meets non-spillable criteria listed in 49 CFR § 173.159(f)
     and 173.159a(d)(1).
     Non-spillable batteries are excepted from 49 CFR Subchapter C
     requirements, provided that the following criteria are met:
     1. The batteries must be securely packed in strong outer packaging and
     meet the requirements of 49 CFR § 173.159a.
     2. The batteries' terminals must be protected against short circuit.
     3. Each battery and their outer packaging must be plainly and durably
     marked ""NON-SPILLABLE"" or ""NON-SPILLABLE BATTERY"".
     The exception from 49 CFR, Subchapter C means shipping papers need not
     show proper shipping name, hazard class, UN number, and packing group
     and hazardous labels are not required when transporting a non-spillable
     battery."

IP025: PACKAGING, MARKING, AND SHIPPING OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS

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