$2.2 Million solicitation for Automotive Batteries

6TMF-Battery 6140-01-446-9498
6TMF-Battery 6140-01-446-9498

DLA Land and Maritime has issued a solicitation for 12V batteries.  This lead-acid dry charged battery has an NSN of 6140-01-446-9498.  It is used in many military vehicles including cement mixers, MRAP, and heavy equipment tractors. The solicitation calls for 8,810 units with an option for up to 17,620. The manufacturer’s part number is 6TMF/TYPEI.

The last company to win a contract to sell these batteries was Jamison Professional Services, which sold them for $255 each in quantity of 16,127.  The April 2022 contract was for $4.1 Million.

Based on past procurement history pricing we estimate the value of this contract at $2.2 Million.  If the optional quantity is exercised the contract could be worth $4.4 Million.

This is a commercial off-the-shelf item but technical data is also available for new manufacturers.  All offers are due by August 1, 2022.

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