BATTERY, STORAGE

The contract is for the procurement of sealed lead acid storage batteries identified by NSN 6140014829031 and part number PS-12750U, supplied by Power-Sonic Corporation and Rysz Storage Battery Company DBA 4DZX8. The item is classified as a Type I shelf-life item with a non-extendable 12-month shelf life, requiring special marking code 32 per MIL-STD-129. All units must comply with MIL-STD-2073-1E for packaging, preservation, and packing, with preservation method HM CLNG/DRY and packing level B or U as applicable. Packaging and palletization must adhere to DLA Packaging Requirements for Procurement (RP001), and all items must be marked in accordance with MIL-STD-129, including DoD-compliant barcoding for traceability. The unit of issue is EA, with a total quantity of 13 units across five contract line items, delivered FOB destination within five days of order receipt. Delivery locations include military facilities in Colorado, Germany, Romania, Bulgaria, and Kansas. Hazardous material requirements mandate that any hazardous substances be identified per Fed-Std-313, with full Safety Data Sheets and OSHA-compliant hazard communication labels submitted at quote time; mercury and mercury-containing compounds are prohibited except for functional uses in batteries, instruments, or sensors specified by NAVSEA. The contract prohibits ozone-depleting chemicals and requires substitute chemicals to be approved prior to use. Sampling for acceptance must follow MIL-STD-1916 or ASQ H1331 with zero non-conformances unless otherwise specified, and all attributes are treated as major unless classified otherwise. Compliance with FAR 52.223-3 for hazardous material identification and the full suite of DFARS clauses including 252.204-7012 for safeguarding covered defense information, 252.223-7006 for toxic material prohibition, and 252.225-7048 for export control is required. The contract is awarded via an electronic solicitation through DIBBS with a response deadline of August 10, 2026, and all invoices must be submitted via Wide Area Workflow. The item is designated as a critical application item, and covered defense information may apply, triggering cybersecurity and information safeguarding obligations.