BATTERY, STORAGE

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded a contract to KYODO SHIPPING & TRADING CORP USA (CAGE 79VM8) for the procurement of one unit of a non-spillable storage battery (NSN 6140-01-576-4249) under solicitation SPE7L7-26-Q-1412, with a total contract value of $1,344.00 and an award date of July 28, 2026. The contract is governed by FAR and DFARS clauses addressing supply chain security, labor standards, whistleblower protections, cybersecurity, and hazardous materials handling, including specific requirements for safeguarding covered defense information, combating human trafficking, and ensuring compliance with Executive Order wage standards. The item must be packaged in accordance with MIL-STD-2073-1E Level B using Pack Code Q, marked per MIL-STD-129 with a special code for Type I shelf life, and plainly labeled as “NON-SPILLABLE BATTERY,” while also adhering to 49 CFR regulations for transport and handling. Preservation and packaging methods use unspecified materials (ZZ) with a non-extendable 12-month shelf life, and all shipments must include MSDS documentation and conform to U.S. DoD barcoding and labeling standards. Inspection and acceptance are conducted at the contractor's origin facility, per clause E06 and FAR 52.246-2, requiring a Certificate of Conformance and full compliance with all technical, safety, and environmental specifications, including mercury content limits and shock-proof design per NAVSEA 5100-003D. Delivery is due 60 days after order placement under FOB Origin terms, transferring title and risk to the Government upon shipment from the contractor’s location, though the final delivery destination remains unspecified. Payment must be submitted via Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF), and the contract incorporates DPAS priority rating authorization to ensure defense-critical supply chain prioritization. The award is not a small business set-aside, and the contractor is required to comply with all representations and certifications under SAM, including disclosures related to foreign labor practices, Russian fossil fuel involvement, and use of covered telecommunications equipment, though no specific affirmations from the offeror are documented. The contracting office is managed by Lisa Kowalczyk at DLA, with oversight under the Department of Defense and NAICS code 335910