BATTERY ASSEMBLY

The contract solicitation SPE7L7-26-Q-1599 from the Defense Logistics Agency under the Department of Defense seeks one lead acid non-spillable battery assembly with NSN 6140-01-453-8592, to be delivered within 60 days after order placement at FOB origin to USS GUNSTON HALL LSD 44, FPO AE 09573. The item must comply with MIL-STD-2073-1E for packaging, utilizing Pack Code Q with specific preservation method 10 (cleaning and drying), and adhere to MIL-STD-129 for marking, labeling, and bar-coding, including OSHA Hazard Communication Standard compliance and mandatory hazard warning labels under DFARS 252.223-7001. The battery has a non-extendable shelf life of six months under RS001 for TYPE I (CODE F) items, and Safety Data Sheets must meet Federal Standard 313-E. Inspection and acceptance occur at origin, with the contractor required to provide a Certificate of Conformance for all specifications, including packaging, preservation, and part number accuracy. The solicitation mandates the use of Wide Area WorkFlow for all invoicing and references strict cybersecurity requirements including NIST SP 800-171 implementation under DFARS 252.204-7012, antiterrorism training, and prohibitions on products from Kaspersky Lab, Huawei, ZTE, ByteDance, and other covered entities under the Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act and NDAA Section 889. Contractors must comply with whistleblower protections, reporting obligations for prior government employment compensation, and supply chain traceability retention under C03 and Shipping Instruction Request C21. The NAICS code is 335910, and the acquisition is subject to DPAS priority ratings. While pricing details are not provided in the solicitation, award will be based on best value using a trade-off approach considering price, delivery, and past performance, with no LPTA evaluation. All offerors must maintain active SAM registration with valid UEI and CAGE codes and submit required representations regarding small business status, prohibited business activities, and compliance with cybersecurity and supply chain prohibitions.