The Department of Defense, through the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA Land and Maritime), is seeking proposals for the procurement of 6,608 packages of non-rechargeable batteries, identified by NSN 6135015176060. The required delivery timeline is 440 days, with shipments to be made to two DLA facilities, and the procurement will follow the guidelines set forth in FAR Parts 12 and 13. This solicitation is crucial for maintaining operational readiness and is not set aside for small businesses, emphasizing the importance of price, past performance, socioeconomic participation, and delivery in the evaluation process. Interested vendors can submit proposals via the DIBBS platform or by emailing MAJ George Sawyer at george.sawyer@DLA.mil, with the solicitation expected to be available online around January 23, 2025.