• The Navy seeks Root Cause Analysis (RCA) support for Submarine Valve Regulated Lead Acid Batteries (SVRLA) on all Navy submarines.
• This is a sole-source procurement intended for Stryten Energy LLC due to proprietary design, but the Government is open to information from other companies.
• The required RCA support must be for Stryten SVRLA batteries, with companies needing to demonstrate similar efforts on other Government contracts.
• Responses are sought with availability, cost estimates, and lead times, and should be submitted with company and product literature and other pertinent information.
• The Defense Energy Support Pension and Thrift Act, as amended by the Navy, requires eligible contractors to provide certain employment benefits to covered employees.
• Contracting opportunities are set aside for small businesses under NAICS code 452212 (Commercial Aircraft Maintenance Shops).
• Responses must be due July 30, 2026.
• The acquisition includes dredging work near Louisville, Kentucky.