DLA Land and Maritime is soliciting 830 packages of 7.5 Volt batteries used for lanterns and communications equipment. Although this is a commercial off-the-shelf item from Spectrum Brands, DLA is accepting offers from any company that can produce a battery with the following specifications:
Chemistry: Alkaline Manganese Dioxide
Min Capacity: 40AH
Nominal Voltage: 7.5 volts
Terminals: Screw terminals
Max age on delivery: 5 months from date of manufacture
This Ray-O-Vac 803 battery was last supplied to DLA by L.N. Curtis & Sons for $103 per package (of four) in quantity of 1,197. Other suppliers include Atlantic Diving Supply and Spectrum Brands. The price has risen from $82 in 2017 for 1,000 packages. We estimate the value of this contract at $85,490.
All quotes are due by May 12, 2021. The contract has been set-aside for small businesses.
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