BATTERY, DEFIBRILLAT

The contract is for the procurement of two 12VDC lithium batteries, each containing approximately 9.2 grams of lithium, specifically designed for use with the Cardiac Science PowerHEART G5 AEDs, identified by NSN 6135-01-652-9622. The batteries must be stored at temperatures between 20°C and 30°C and are subject to technical and quality requirements outlined in the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, with additional compliance mandated under Regulation 870.5310 Class III, including registration, listing, labeling, and good manufacturing practices. Packaging must adhere to commercial standards as specified in MIL-STD-2073-1E, with unit packaging in sealed containers to prevent damage, and shipping in eligible export containers. Marking must follow the Medical Marking Standard No. 1, superseding MIL-STD-129, with special marking code ZZ-ZZ indicating unique requirements. The batteries must be delivered within 20 days after receipt of order to FPO, ZIP 96678 under FOB Destination terms, with inspection and acceptance occurring at the destination per FAR 52.246-2. The solicitation, issued under SPE2DH-26-T-4026 by the Defense Logistics Agency’s Medical Supply Chain FSH, is part of an automated simplified acquisition process governed by the DLA Master Solicitation Revision 105 and allows for automated award. Offers using additive manufacturing are ineligible unless pre-approved. Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management with valid UEI and CAGE codes, and must submit current socioeconomic certifications, including small business and HUBZone status, while adhering to prohibitions on internal confidentiality agreements and whistleblower rights disclosures. Compliance with DFARS and FAR clauses is required, including cybersecurity information handling, trafficking in persons, and controlled work product standards; hazardous material labeling must comply with 29 CFR 1910.1200. Invoicing and payment must be processed via Wide Area Workflow, requiring combined invoice and receiving reports for fixed-price line items. The contract incorporates deviations from standard FAR provisions effective February and January 2026, particularly affecting contract type, SAM maintenance, small business representation, and cost or pricing data requirements, all under the oversight of primary point of contact Tina Vu at DLA.