BATTERY, NONRECHARGE

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded Contract SPE7L726P2890 to ORCHID ELECTRONICS, INC. (CAGE 1Y1Z8) on July 13, 2026, for the procurement of 1,102 non-rechargeable batteries (NSN 6135-01-711-1750) at a total contract price of $28,696.08, with each unit priced at $26.04. The contract is a firm-fixed-price acquisition under solicitation SPE7L7-26-T-2877, with delivery required by September 28, 2026, and final acceptance to occur at the destination address: DLA Distribution, New Cumberland Facility, New Cumberland, PA. The performance location and FOB point are both designated as destination, meaning title and risk of loss transfer to the Government upon arrival. The work involves manufacturing, packaging, and shipment in full compliance with MIL-STD-2073-1E for packaging, MIL-STD-129 for marking and barcoding, and IP025 for hazardous material handling. All packages must include the mandatory marking “Product Verification Test Samples - Do Not Post to Stock,” along with contract and lot numbers, and must be accompanied by Material Safety Data Sheets and Hazard Warning Labels where applicable. The contract incorporates a comprehensive set of Federal Acquisition Regulation clauses, including requirements for prompt payment via Electronic Funds Transfer, mandatory use of WAWF for invoicing and receiving reports, and adherence to the Defense Priorities and Allocations System. Significant emphasis is placed on supply chain integrity, with specific clauses mandating detection and avoidance of counterfeit electronic parts, restrictions on the acquisition of certain minerals, and compliance with Buy American and export control regulations. Contractor obligations include ensuring traceability of materials, maintaining conformance certifications, and following DLA’s Packaging Requirements for Procurement (RP001) and preservation standards. Quality assurance is governed by FAR 52.246-2, with inspection and acceptance conducted solely by the Government at the destination, using zero non-conformance acceptance levels for critical attributes and standardized sampling methods from MIL-STD-1916 and ASQ Z1.4. The award was made on a trade-off basis considering past performance, delivery capability, and price, with no set-aside designation. The contractor must also comply with all applicable employment and