Request for Information (RFI): Advanced Battery Circularity & Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR)

Open — responses due 19 Nov 2026 (12 days left) · Unrestricted (full and open) · Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), DoD · NAICS 335910 · Solicitation SP4705-27-J3-RFI-001

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Solicitation numberSP4705-27-J3-RFI-001
Notice ID46b16c8f3d1a4d6790ef5841ebdf9103
AgencyDepartment of Defense (DoD)
Sub-agencyDefense Logistics Agency (DLA)
Contracting officeDCSO-RICHMOND DIVISION #3
NAICS code335910 — Battery Manufacturing
Set-asideUnrestricted (full and open)
Notice typeSources Sought
Posted19 October 2026
Response deadline19 November 2026
CompetitionCompetitive

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Description

The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) is conducting market research to assess the defense industrial base's capabilities and readiness regarding end-of-life battery recovery, reclamation, and critical mineral recycling. As the Department of Defense (DoD) executive agent for hazardous waste disposal and combat logistics, DLA must evaluate how new Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) universal waste regulations and Federal Executive Orders (including EO 14057 and EO 14110) impact the storage, transportation, processing, and domestic reclamation of military-grade and commercial batteries. Please provide direct, concise responses to the attached set of questions. The responses can be emailed directly to the POC for this RFI or uploaded to SAM prior to the closure of this RFI. If you have any further questions or need additional information please contact the POC for this RFI. This is a Request for Information (RFI) for planning and market research purposes only. It does not constitute a solicitation or a promise to issue a solicitation in the future.

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Market context: DoD and NAICS 335910

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  • In fiscal year 2026, DoD obligated $182.6M across 5,171 contract actions under NAICS 335910.
  • 115 contracts worth $84.2M in this category end within the next 18 months.

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