BATTERY, STORAGE

The contract is for the procurement of one battery storage unit with NSN 6140-01-481-1199, issued under solicitation SPE7L7-26-T-4576 by the Defense Logistics Agency, with a response deadline of August 17, 2026. Delivery is required within 20 days after order direction to FPO AP 96662, with FOB Destination terms placing responsibility on the contractor until the item reaches the consignee address on USS CAPE ST GEORGE CG 71. The item is subject to stringent export controls under ITAR or EAR, restricting technical data disclosure to foreign persons regardless of location, with access limited to contractors holding a U.S./Canada Joint Certification Program (JCP) certification, having completed mandatory DLA training and questionnaires, and receiving explicit approval from the DLA controlling authority. Packaging and marking must strictly comply with MIL-STD-2073-1E and MIL-STD-129, including humidity control preservation, Type I shelf life marking (12 months, non-extendable), and hazardous material labeling per OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard and DoD requirements. Hazardous materials must also adhere to IP025 and NAVSEA 5100-003D for mercury-containing components, requiring shock-proof containment with secondary barriers. The contract mandates compliance with multiple DFARS and FAR clauses including 252.223-7001 for hazard warning labels, 252.204-7012 for cybersecurity safeguarding, 252.204-7018 prohibiting acquisition of covered telecommunications equipment, and 252.225-7048 for export-controlled data handling. Invoicing must be conducted exclusively via Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF) using appropriate document types such as invoices and receiving reports. Offerors must be registered with a Unique Entity ID and CAGE code and attest to their small business status, socioeconomic certifications, and compliance with anti-trafficking and employment eligibility requirements. No pricing data is provided in the solicitation, and contract type remains unspecified, though clauses suggest potential flexibility in structure. All proposals must be submitted electronically through DIBBS, with no paper submissions accepted.