BATTERY ASSEMBLY

This contract specifies the procurement of two non-spillable lead acid battery assemblies identified by NSN 6140-01-453-8592 and part number M350380 from MILPOWER SOURCE, INC. The item is classified as a commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) product with a critical application status and a non-extendable shelf life of six months, designated as Type I (Code F). Delivery is required within 60 days after order date, with firm fixed pricing and zero variance allowed in quantity. Inspection and acceptance occur at the destination, and the delivery is FOB destination. Packaging must strictly comply with MIL-STD-2073-1E and DLA packaging requirements, including the use of domestic fiberboard pads on all sides of the container and marking per MIL-STD-129 with special code 32 indicating the shelf-life classification. Palletization and shipping must adhere to these standards with no use of parcel post; instead, the fastest traceable means must be employed. The shipment is directed to the NSWC Dahlgren Receiving Officer in Virginia, with a designated freight address and contact information provided for government use. The contract incorporates stringent requirements regarding hazardous materials, explicitly prohibiting the intentional addition of mercury or mercury-containing compounds in any hardware supplied, except for approved functional uses such as within batteries, sensors, or instruments as specified by NAVSEA, with additional containment and shock-proofing mandates for portable devices. Compliance with OSHA’s revised Hazard Communication Standard is mandatory, requiring submission of Safety Data Sheets aligned with 29 C.F.R. 1910.1200 and properly labeled products using GHS-compliant labels prior to contract award. Suppliers must also ensure employee training on these updated safety documentation and labeling standards. The item is subject to DLA’s Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements referenced through R numbers, and all terms are governed by the specified revision of the master document as of the solicitation or award date. Government use identifiers and internal tracking codes are included for logistics and accountability purposes.