Battery Packaging, Crating, and Shipping Services

The contract requires the safe crate, package, and arrange transportation of a removed lithium-ion battery from Shawnee, Kansas to San Antonio, Texas, with strict adherence to all federal and industry regulations governing the shipment of industrial batteries. This includes proper documentation, labeling, containment, and handling procedures to ensure the battery is transported without risk of fire, leakage, or other hazards during transit. The service must meet or exceed Department of Transportation and hazardous materials compliance standards applicable to lithium-ion cells and batteries. Work must be completed in accordance with the timeline outlined in the solicitation, with responses due by June 5, 2026, and performance tied to a specific North American Industry Classification System code of 484220, indicating the scope falls under specialized freight transportation services. The contracting entity is the Department of Veterans Affairs through the National Cmop Office, and the place of performance is designated as Shawnee, KS with delivery required at a fixed destination in San Antonio, TX. All materials, methods, and logistics must be fully compliant, and failure to meet regulatory requirements will result in non-compliance and potential contract termination.