BATTERY ASSEMBLY

The contract is for the procurement of lead acid non-spillable battery assemblies identified by NSN 6140-01-453-8592, supplied by MILPOWER SOURCE, INC. under part number M350380. The item is classified as a commercial off-the-shelf product with a non-extendable six-month shelf life as a Type I (Code F) item, requiring strict adherence to shelf-life controls. All deliveries must comply with MIL-STD-2073-1E packaging standards, including use of domestic fiberboard pads on all sides of containers, and palletization must conform to DLA Packaging Requirements (RP001). Marking must follow MIL-STD-129 with the special code 32 indicating Type I shelf life. Hazardous material handling is governed by IP025, and mercury or mercury compounds are prohibited unless functionally essential in batteries, with additional containment rules for portable devices per NAVSEA 5100-003D. The contract mandates firm fixed pricing with zero quantity variance, origin inspection and acceptance, and FOB origin terms with a 60-day delivery window after award. Each of the four units is destined for different U.S. Navy vessels, with specific freight and FPO addresses provided, and vendors must use traceable shipment methods—parcel post is prohibited. Compliance with the revised OSHA Hazard Communication Standard is required, including submission of Safety Data Sheets and HCS-compliant labels prior to award, and employee training on chemical labeling and safety procedures. All technical and quality requirements referenced by R or I numbers are incorporated by reference from the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements.