BATTERY POWER SUPPLY

The Defense Logistics Agency has awarded a fixed-price indefinite-delivery contract to DIRECT LINE, INC (CAGE 0GE52) under solicitation SPE7L326F1716 for the procurement of 58 battery power supplies (NSN 6130-01-566-9043), with a total contract value of $350,000.00 based on unit pricing of $5,998.83 per unit, subject to volume-based discounts for future orders. The contract is administered under delivery order SPE7L426D5006 and has a potential performance period of up to three years from the award date of July 15, 2026, with deliveries to be made FOB origin to the primary destination USS IWO JIMA LHD 7 at FPO AA 34094, though orders may direct shipment to multiple locations. The supplier is required to comply with rigorous packaging and preservation standards per MIL-STD-2073-1E, including dry climate control, jelly cloth cushioning, and specific packaging codes, with all items marked and labeled according to MIL-STD-129, including a special code 32 indicating a Type I non-extendable 12-month shelf life. Bar-coding is mandatory for logistics traceability, and hazardous material use is strictly restricted, with mercury and ozone-depleting substances prohibited unless specifically exempted and properly documented. The contractor must submit Safety Data Sheets prior to award and maintain compliance with federal hazardous communication standards, promptly updating data if material composition changes. Quality assurance is governed by MIL-STD-1916 or ASQ H1331 sampling standards, with inspection and acceptance occurring at origin under FAR 52.246-2, requiring zero non-conformances. Electronic invoicing is exclusively through WAWF, with no use of IPP permitted, and payments are processed through the Columbus, Ohio pay office. The contract includes numerous FAR and DFARS clauses covering employment reporting for veterans, combating trafficking, whistleblower rights, information disclosure, cybersecurity safeguards, and small business re-representation. The contractor's size status, though not explicitly confirmed, is subject to standard small business size standards under NAICS 335910, and affirmative responses trigger additional reporting obligations. Ocean transportation, if used, must comply with strict U.S.-flag vessel requirements and reporting, with