ALKALINE BATTERIES RECYCLING

The contract award SP450026F6560, issued by the Defense Logistics Agency under the master contract SP450022D0012, is a firm fixed price delivery order awarded to TRADEBE ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, LLC for the recycling of alkaline batteries and related battery types, including lithium metal, dry sealed, wet non-spilling sealed, and dry unsealed batteries, with a total value of $2,373.26. Performance spans a 30-month base period from September 1, 2022, to February 28, 2025, with final deliveries permitted up to 360 days after contract expiration. Deliveries are FOB destination, with final receipt points including Fort Indiantown Gap, Pennsylvania, and must adhere to strict labeling and identification standards per MIL-STD-130 and MIL-STD-129, requiring two-dimensional Data Matrix symbology with encoded enterprise identifiers, serial numbers, and DoD-compliant unique identification elements. The contractor must ensure all shipments are labeled and marked according to federal military property standards, with inspection and acceptance conducted by the government at the point of delivery. Payment will be processed electronically via the Wide Area WorkFlow system to the Defense Finance and Accounting Service in Columbus, Ohio, using the appropriation code 97X4930 5CBX 001 2520 S33189. The contract incorporates numerous FAR clauses governing ethical conduct, whistleblower protections, subcontractor compliance, Buy American requirements, trade agreements, privacy training, labor standards, and prohibitions on sourcing from restricted entities such as Kaspersky Lab and other covered telecommunications providers. Ocean transportation must utilize U.S.-flag vessels unless prior written authorization is obtained with proper documentation and a 45-day advance notice. The contractor is subject to flow-down obligations for all applicable clauses to any subcontractors, and invoice submissions must include certifications confirming compliance with transportation and procurement mandates. Contract administration oversight is managed by Raymond Empie as the contracting officer and Annette Graham as the local administrative representative, with no indication of a formally designated COR. The award reflects compliance with socioeconomic considerations as outlined in the NAICS code 562920, though the contractor’s formal representation of small business status or other socioeconomic certifications is not documented. All deliverables must conform to the Performance Work Statement and associated checklists, ensuring traceability, regulatory compliance, and operational readiness for