BATTERY ASSEMBLY

The contract pertains to the procurement of lead acid non-spillable battery assemblies identified by NSN 6140-01-453-8592, supplied under a firm fixed price arrangement with a strict zero percent quantity variance. The item is classified as a commercial off-the-shelf product with a non-extendable six-month shelf life under Type I (Code F) requirements, necessitating compliance with special marking code 32 to indicate this limitation. Packaging must adhere strictly to MIL-STD-2073-1E for preservation and packaging methods, including the use of domestic fiberboard pads on all sides of the container, and palletization must follow DLA’s RP001 requirements. Marking must comply with MIL-STD-129, incorporating the specified shelf-life designation. The batteries are designated as hazardous materials requiring compliance with IP025 for hazardous shipping, and mercury or mercury-containing compounds are prohibited unless used functionally in batteries, with portable fluorescent lamps and instruments containing mercury needing shockproof construction and secondary containment per NAVSEA 5100-003D. Suppliers must submit validated Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and hazardous communication labels consistent with OSHA’s revised Hazard Communication Standard, and train employees on these requirements. Delivery is required within 60 days of order, with FOB origin terms meaning title and risk transfer upon delivery from the contractor’s facility. Shipments must be routed to one of multiple U.S. Navy vessel addresses via freight, explicitly prohibiting parcel post, and transportation is governed by DLAD procedural notes C19 and C20. The solicitation is structured as a total small business set-aside under FAR 19.5, with award based on best value considering price, past performance, and delivery. Contract administration is governed by extensive clauses covering whistleblower protections, cybersecurity safeguarding, Buy American provisions, payment by electronic funds transfer, prompt payment discounts, disputes, and compliance with federal regulations regarding supply chain security and prohibited entities. All deliveries require a Certificate of Conformance, and inspection and acceptance occur at origin. The contractor must also satisfy unique entity identifier and CAGE code requirements, socioeconomic certifications, and disclose any affiliation with restricted entities, especially those involving foreign telecommunications, satellite services, or defense-related supply chain risks.