BATTERY, NONRECHARGE

This contract is for the procurement of 45 non-rechargeable batteries, identified by NSN 6135-01-669-4200, to be delivered to the DLA Distribution Depot Oklahoma at Tinker AFB, Oklahoma, with a delivery schedule of 58 days after award. The item has a non-extendable shelf life of 30 months and is classified as a Type I (Code P) item requiring strict preservation, packaging, and marking in accordance with MIL-STD-2073-1E and MIL-STD-129, including the special marking code 32 to indicate shelf-life status. Packaging must adhere to DLA Procurement Note RP001, and hazardous materials handling follows IP025 and NAVSEA 5100-003D, with a strict prohibition on intentional addition of mercury or mercury-containing compounds except where specifically exempted for functional components like batteries. Bare item marking requirements mandated by the FAA and physical identification standards (RQ017, RQ046) apply, and supply chain traceability documentation must be retained by the contractor as per DLA Directive Procurement Note C03. Quality assurance is governed by MIL-STD-1916 or ASQ H1331 with zero non-conformances required unless otherwise specified, and sampling standards assign verification levels of VII, IV, and II for critical, major, and minor attributes respectively. The batteries are designated as a critical application item manufactured by ACR Electronics, Inc. under part number 452-0133, and must comply with the FAA Airworthiness Approval requirement. Inspection and acceptance occur at destination, with no variance permitted in quantity. The contract incorporates multiple security, cybersecurity, and compliance clauses including safeguarding covered defense information, prohibitions on prohibited telecommunications equipment, whistleblower protections, and requirements for cybersecurity incident reporting under DFARS 252.204-7012. Invoicing must be submitted through WAWF, and payment is governed by DoDAAC codes. The contract enforces compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation and Department of Defense supplements, including provisions on small business utilization, paid sick leave, and the prohibition of certain covered applications. The solicitations are open to full and open competition without set-aside, and all technical, quality, and packaging requirements are referenced from and governed by the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements.