Sources Sought Announcement for Enhanced Position Location Reporting System (EPLRS) Components

The Defense Logistics Agency-Aberdeen, on behalf of the Army Integrated Logistics Supply
Center (ILSC) Supply Chain Management Directorate (SCMD) Strategic Sourcing
Directorate (SSD), intends to acquire Parts to support EPLRS.
Requirements Description:
The Enhanced Position Location Reporting System (EPLRS) is a secure, jam-resistant
communications network that distributes near real-time tactical information. The EPLRS
contains the lithium-ion part number (P/N) BA1372/U primary battery or equivalent. This SSA is
for the battery case assembly contained in the EPLRS.
The Government does possess the technical data package (TDP) for the parts. The TDP is
available for release. The TDP includes level 3. production information.
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The following additional NAICS apply:
335910
Items to Be Procured:
NSN: 6160-01-348-2410
NOMENCLATURE: CASE, BATTERY ASSEMBLY
PART NUMBER: A3159263
CAGE: 80063
Requested Response Information:
We request that sources who can manufacture the listed parts or services submit information to
show their capability to manufacture or supply the same or similar parts. At a minimum the
support information you submit should include, but is not limited to, the following types of
documentation: Questionnaire, First Article Testing (FAT) capabilities/results, and information
on previous Government contracts.
In your response, please include your company name, CAGE code, and a technical point of
contract with email address and telephone number.
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 SSA or reimburse any costs associated with the preparation of
responses to this SSA. This Sources sought announcement (SSA) is for planning and market
research purposes only and shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government. The
information gathered from this announcement will be used to determine if responsible sources
exist, and to assist in determining if this effort can be competitive and/or set aside for Small
Business. Furthermore, the Government will use the information, in part, to determine the best
acquisition strategy for a potential procurement action and/or to assist in making acquisition
strategy decisions in the future.
All SSA responses should be emailed to the 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 the Technical Point of
Contact.
Please submit responses by (14 days from submission) 07/14/2026
Technical Point of Contact: joseph.w.frye.civ@army.mil
Secondary Point of Contact: Jacob.l.sparr.ctr@army.mil