BATTERY BOX

The contract solicits a single unit of a CRITICAL APPLICATION ITEM, specifically a BATTERY BOX containing ten 12 VDC/8 AMP batteries with associated hardware, designated by part number 913706 from Technology Dynamics, Inc. and identified by NSN 6160015971402. The item is classified as a Type I (Code H) shelf-life product with a strict 12-month non-extendable shelf life, requiring special marking code 32 per MIL-STD-129 and compliance with DLA packaging standards under RP001 and MIL-STD-2073-1E, which dictate specific preservation, wrapping, cushioning, and unit container criteria. Delivery is required within five days of award, FOB ORIGIN, to Fort Bliss, Texas, with inspection and acceptance occurring at the destination. The shipment must be transported by the fastest traceable means, excluding parcel post, and adhere to IP025 standards for hazardous materials handling, with no intentional addition of mercury except in functional batteries, fluorescent lights, sensors, or controls as permitted by NAVSEA 5100-003D. The supply is subject to stringent sampling criteria requiring zero non-conformances under MIL-STD-1916, ASQ H1331, or a comparable zero-based plan, and unspecified attributes are deemed major with verification levels or AQLs assigned per applicable technical documents. The solicitation, issued by the Defense Logistics Agency under number SPE7L7-26-T-4276, mandates full compliance with a comprehensive set of regulatory and quality clauses, including FAR 52.246-2 for inspection, 52.223-3 and FED-STD-313E for hazardous material identification, and 52.240-93 for safeguarding information systems, as well as DFARS 252.240-7997 for NIST SP 800-171 assessment. Contractors must adhere to the Buy American Act and DFARS 252.225-7001, comply with whistleblower protection and trafficking in persons prohibitions, and ensure employment eligibility verification. All invoicing and payment must be processed exclusively through the Wide Area Workflow system, with vendors required to maintain active SAM registration and WAWF access. The offeror must validate all representation and certification