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Sources Sought Announcement for Spares Associated with Soldier Portable Charger (SPC); the Advanced Battery Charger (ABC); and CSEL Adapter.

ID: DLA-Aberdeen-26-048 • Type: Sources Sought • Match:  85%
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Description

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 the standard military batteries.

Requirements Description:

The Soldier Portable Charger and Advanced Battery Charger are chargers designed for standard military batteries. Utilize interchangeable adapters to interface between the charger and the battery.

The Government does not possess the technical data package (TDP) for the parts.

Items and/or Services to Be Procured:

NSN: 6130-01-495-2839
NOMENCLATURE: Charger, Battery
PART NUMBER: BTC-70801
CAGE: 51828

NSN: 6130-01-660-3696
NOMENCLATURE: Charger, Battery
PART NUMBER: BTC-70100
CAGE: 51828
NSN: 5940-01-544-3476
NOMENCLATURE: Adapter, Battery Terminal
PART NUMBER: BTA-70581A, J-6769A/P
CAGE: 51828

Requested Response Information:

We request that sources who can supply the listed parts submit information to show their capability to supply that same part. At a minimum the support information you submit should include, but is not limited to, the following types of documentation: Questionnaire. 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 and the DLA Aberdeen Small Business Office.

Please submit responses by 6/18/2026

Technical Point of Contact: luis.a.beltran4.civ@army.mil
Secondary Point of Contact: ari.c.herman.civ@army.mil
DLA Aberdeen Small Business: DLA.Land.and.Maritime.Small.Business.Office@dla.mil

Product Details (see NSN section for more detail)
DLA Land and Maritime (on behalf of the Army ILSC/SCMD SSD) is conducting market research for spares supporting the Soldier Portable Charger (SPC), Advanced Battery Charger (ABC), and the CSEL adapter.

NSN: 6130-01-495-2839 (6130014952839)
• Item/Nomenclature: Charger, Battery
• Description/End Item: Soldier Portable Charger (SPC) / Advanced Battery Charger (ABC) battery charger interface (charger designed for standard military batteries)
• Quantity: TBD
• Unit: EA
• Approved Sources/CAGEs: 51828 (Bren-Tronics Defense)
• Part Numbers: BTC-70801; PP-8498/U; 6130PL1990034; 00023301; 83099 20291; 6130014952839
• Packaging/Marking: TBD
• Restrictions/Criticality: AMC/AMSC 3/Q

NSN: 6130-01-660-3696 (6130016603696)
• Item/Nomenclature: Charger, Battery
• Description/End Item: Advanced Battery Charger (ABC) battery charger interface (charger designed for standard military batteries)
• Quantity: TBD
• Unit: EA
• Approved Sources/CAGEs: 51828 (Bren-Tronics Defense); A196N
• Part Numbers: BTC-70100; M2512-672010
• Packaging/Marking: TBD
• Restrictions/Criticality: AMC/AMSC 3/H

NSN: 5940-01-544-3476 (5940015443476)
• Item/Nomenclature: Adapter, Battery Terminal
• Description/End Item: CSEL Adapter used to interface between the charger and the battery via interchangeable adapters
• Quantity: TBD
• Unit: EA
• Approved Sources/CAGEs: 51828 (Bren-Tronics Defense)
• Part Numbers: BTA-70581A; J-6769A/P
• Packaging/Marking: TBD

Delivery Location
Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21005, United States

Bidder Requirements
Submit a completed Contractor Questionnaire demonstrating capability to supply the exact listed parts. Include company name, CAGE code, and a technical point of contact with email address and telephone number. Provide past performance in manufacturing/supplying these specific items (SPC NSN 6130-01-495-2839 with Bren-Tronics Part # BTC-70801 or PP-8498/U; ABC NSN 6130-01-660-3696 with Bren-Tronics Part # BTC-70100; CSEL Adapter NSN 5940-01-544-3476 with Bren-Tronics Part # BTA-70581A or J-6769A/P), including contract number, POC, email, phone, and description of direct support. Describe experience/process for managing obsolescence issues, including whether a program/assessment tool is used to monitor component availability and track obsolescence, and how alternatives are identified when materials/components become unavailable or obsolete. Discuss capability to meet U.S. Government delivery requirements for these products and whether products are kept in stock. Identify any supply-chain vendors that could prevent meeting delivery schedules and mitigation steps taken.

Pricing Context
For NSN 6130-01-495-2839 (Charger, Battery), DIBBS list price reference is $4,393.00 per EA. For NSN 6130-01-660-3696 (Charger, Battery), DIBBS list price reference is $7,403.16 per EA. For NSN 5940-01-544-3476 (Adapter, Battery Terminal), DIBBS list price reference is $316.00 per EA.
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Overview

Agency
DLA Land and Maritime [DoD - DLA]
Response Deadline
June 18, 2026, 5:00 p.m. EDT Due in 3 Days
Posted
June 2, 2026, 12:05 p.m. EDT
Set Aside
None
NAICS
335999 - All Other Miscellaneous Electrical Equipment and Component Manufacturing
PSC
6130 - Converters, Electrical, Nonrotating
Place of Performance
Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21005 United States
Source
Open
Current SBA Size Standard
600 Employees
Pricing
Likely Fixed Price
Est. Level of Competition
Low
Odds of Award
46%
On 6/2/26 DLA Land and Maritime issued Sources Sought DLA-Aberdeen-26-048 for Sources Sought Announcement for Spares Associated with Soldier Portable Charger (SPC); the Advanced Battery Charger (ABC); and CSEL Adapter. due 6/18/26. The opportunity was issued full & open with NAICS 335999 and PSC 6130.

NATO Stock Number

Details for included NSNs

NSN
6130014952839
Item Name
CHARGER, BATTERY
NIIN
014952839
Standard Unit Price (DLA)
$4,393.00
NSN
5940015443476
Item Name
ADAPTER, BATTERY TERMINAL
NIIN
015443476
Standard Unit Price (DLA)
$316.00
NSN
6130016603696
Item Name
CHARGER, BATTERY
NIIN
016603696
Standard Unit Price (DLA)
$4,548.00
Primary Contact
Name
Luis Beltran   Profile
Email
luis.a.beltran4.civ@army.mil
Phone
None

Secondary Contact

Name
Ari Herman   Profile
Email
ari.c.herman.civ@mail.mil
Phone
None

Additional Contacts in Documents

Title Name Email Phone
Secondary Point of Contact Ari C. Herman Profile ari.c.herman.civ@army.mil None

Documents

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Additional Details

Source Agency Hierarchy
DEPT OF DEFENSE > DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY (DLA) > DLA LAND > DLA LAND ABERDEEN > DLA LAND AT ABERDEEN
FPDS Organization Code
97AS-SPRBL1
Source Organization Code
500017761
Last Updated
June 2, 2026
Last Updated By
jakob.swoboda@dla.mil
Archive Date
July 3, 2026