BAT TERY, STORAGE

Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime Strategic Acq Program Directorate awarded delivery order SPE7M126F4333 to MarathonNorco Aerospace, Inc., a small business and service-disabled veteran-owned small business, for the procurement of 4,177 storage batteries (NSN 6140007385914, Part Number 25503-010). This order, valued at $171,173.46, was issued on June 30, 2026, under the broader Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract SPE7LX24D0048. The IDIQ contract has a total potential value ranging from a minimum of $5,449.75 to a maximum of $973,963.68, covering a base period from April 9, 2024, to April 8, 2027, with two one-year option periods extending through April 8, 2029. The delivery order requires the items to be delivered to DLA Distribution Warner Robins by October 28, 2026, with shipping terms set as FOB Destination. Because the batteries are identified as hazardous nickel cadmium materials, the contractor must comply with FAR 52.223-3 and DFARS 252.223-7001, including the provision of Safety Data Sheets and hazard warning labels. Quality assurance is governed by MIL-STD-1916 and ASQ Z1.4, with a zero-tolerance policy for critical non-conformances. Packaging and marking must adhere to MIL-STD-129 and the specific requirements detailed in the contract's PID packaging attachment. Final inspection and acceptance are conducted by the government at the destination.