BATTERY, STORAGE

The contract, awarded to BIGHORN SOLUTIONS LLC under solicitation SPE7L126F4575 and administered by the Defense Logistics Agency through the indefinite-delivery vehicle SPE7L125D5002, is a fixed-price, indefinite-quantity contract with a maximum value of $250,000 for the procurement of a rechargeable 12-volt lead-acid maintenance-free sealed battery (NSN 6140014799609, MFR CAGE 0MG77, P/N RBC24). Delivery is FOB destination, with orders must be fulfilled within 23 days of issuance, and the contract remains active for three years from the award date of July 16, 2026. The contractor is required to comply with stringent packaging and marking standards, including MIL-STD-2073-1E and MIL-STD-129, with preservation methods requiring humidity control and a non-extendable 12-month shelf life denoted by special marking code 32-32. All packaging must meet DLA’s RP001 requirements, and hazardous material labeling must adhere to FED-STD-313E and OSHA standards, with offerors required to submit hazard data prior to award. The contract mandates compliance with federal sustainability directives under FAR 52.223-23, requiring the use of EPA-designated recovered materials, ENERGY STAR® or FEMP-rated energy-efficient products, and USDA BioPreferred® biobased content. Inspection and acceptance occur at origin by the Government, governed by MIL-STD-1916 with zero non-conformance acceptance criteria and adherence to RA001 and other DLA technical standards. The contractor is subject to a comprehensive set of regulatory and compliance clauses designed to ensure ethical, safe, and accountable performance. These include requirements for small business representation under FAR 52.219-28 Alternate I with reporting obligations for joint ventures and socioeconomic status, prohibitions against child labor under 52.222-19, equal opportunity protections under 52.222-36 and its Alternate I, and anti-trafficking measures under 52.222-50. Cybersecurity obligations under 252.204-7000, -7012, -7014,