RFI for Vendor Comments on MIL-PRF-32271

The U.S. Army CECOM Integrated Logistics Supply Center (ILSC) is conducting a review of the MIL-PRF-32271A specification and all associated slash sheets, and is considering an update to the documents.

Requirements Description:

The Government is seeking comments on the current specification sheets for MIL-PRF-32271A, General Performance Specification for Non-Rechargeable Lithium Batteries. 

The specification sheets are available at https://quicksearch.dla.mil/qsSearch.aspx. All comments received will be considered, but are considered non-binding. No compensation will be provided for any efforts related to this request for information, however, changes to the specification will have bearing on potential future acquisitions for the subject batteries. Failure to respond will not adversely affect an offeror’s ability to participate in future acquisitions.

Anyone wishing to comment on a version of one or more of the specification sheets should email their response to both Luis Beltran, luis.a.beltran4.civ@army.mil, and usarmy.apg.cecom.mbx.ilsc-pe-pscoe-support@army.mil. All comments must be provided by 8 September 2023.

The specifications to be updated includes the subject base document and sixteen slash sheets for the following batteries:

MIL-PRF-32271/1B, Performance Specification Sheet for Non-Reachargeable Lithium Battery, M32271/1

MIL-PRF-32271/2, Performance Specification Sheet for Non-Reachargeable Lithium Battery, M32271/2

MIL-PRF-32271/3, Performance Specification Sheet for Non-Reachargeable Lithium Battery, M32271/3

MIL-PRF-32271/4, Performance Specification Sheet for Non-Reachargeable Lithium Battery, M32271/4

MIL-PRF-32271/5, Performance Specification Sheet for Non-Reachargeable Lithium Battery, M32271/5

MIL-PRF-32271/6, Performance Specification Sheet for Non-Reachargeable Lithium Battery, M32271/6

MIL-PRF-32271/7, Performance Specification Sheet for Non-Reachargeable Lithium Battery, M32271/7

MIL-PRF-32271/8, Performance Specification Sheet for Non-Reachargeable Lithium Battery, M32271/8

MIL-PRF-32271/9, Performance Specification Sheet for Non-Reachargeable Lithium Battery, M32271/9

MIL-PRF-32271/10A, Performance Specification Sheet for Non-Reachargeable Lithium Battery, M32271/10

MIL-PRF-32271/11, Performance Specification Sheet for Non-Reachargeable Lithium Battery, M32271/11

MIL-PRF-32271/12, Performance Specification Sheet for Non-Reachargeable Lithium Battery, M32271/12

MIL-PRF-32271/13, Performance Specification Sheet for Non-Reachargeable Lithium Battery, M32271/13

MIL-PRF-32271/14, Performance Specification Sheet for Non-Reachargeable Lithium Battery, M32271/14

MIL-PRF-32271/15, Performance Specification Sheet for Non-Reachargeable Lithium Battery, M32271/15

MIL-PRF-32271/16A, Performance Specification Sheet for Non-Reachargeable Lithium Battery, M32271/16

To access these files, go to https://quicksearch.dla.mil/qsSearch.aspx and enter “MIL-PRF-32271” into the “Document ID” field and click the "Search” button.

Requested Response Information:

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.)

In your response, please include your company name, CAGE code, and a technical point of contract with email address and telephone number.  In addition, please fill out the attached Contractor Questionnaire.

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 Special Notice or reimburse any costs associated with the preparation of responses to this Special Notice. This Special Notice is for planning and market research purposes only, and shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government.

All Special Notice responses should be emailed to the Technical and Competition Advocate Points of Contact at the email addresses listed below. No phone inquiries will be accepted, either as a response to this action or for information requests.  All requests for information must be submitted via email to both of the Technical Points of Contact and the Competition Advocate, Mary Shearer (mary.shearer@dla.mil).

Please submit responses by: 8 September 2023.

*UPDATED 7 August 2023 to change response date from 11 August to 8 September.