BATTERY, NONRECHARGEABLE

This contract specifies the procurement of 819 nonrechargeable “AA” cell lithium batteries with NSN 6135-01-523-3198, sourced exclusively from Tadiran Batteries at their approved location in Lake Success, NY, or an authorized distributor under strict source control. The battery must comply with technical and quality requirements referenced in the DLA Master List, including MIL-STD-1916 or ASQ H1331 sampling standards with zero non-conformances required unless otherwise stated, and adheres to a Type I shelf life of 60 months that is non-extendable. The item is classified as critical application and must meet all marking, packaging, and shipping requirements per MIL-STD-129, MIL-STD-2073-1E, and DLA packaging guidelines, including special shelf-life marking code 32. The batteries must be free of intentional mercury contamination except as functionally inherent in the battery design, and packaging must comply with hazardous materials handling standards. Delivery is FOB destination within 67 days of contract award, with inspection and acceptance occurring at the destination warehouse in Tracy, CA, and no variance in quantity is permitted. The contract enforces strict adherence to the source-controlled drawing 12984685 Revision D dated January 24, 2024, and mandates MSDS/PSDS compliance per FED-STD-313.