BATTERY, STORAGE

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded an Indefinite Quantity Contract (IQC) to Stryten Energy LLC, doing business as Stryten Manufacturing, for the procurement of storage batteries under NSN 6140014469506. The overarching agreement, signed on October 9, 2025, features a three-year base period with one optional one-year extension and a total contract ceiling of 11,695,842.90, with a minimum guaranteed value of 23,391.69. This specific delivery order, SPE7L126F092N, was issued on August 5, 2026, for two storage batteries at a unit price of 168.50, totaling 337.00. The items are classified as hazardous materials and must be delivered to AMSA 142 in Chattanooga, Tennessee, by August 19, 2026. The contract is governed by Firm Fixed Pricing and requires a delivery lead time of 140 days after the placement of an order. All packaging, preservation, and marking must strictly adhere to the specifications in the contract attachments, and the government maintains sole authority for inspection and acceptance at the destination. Key regulatory requirements include compliance with DFARS 252.247-7023 regarding the transportation of supplies by sea, which mandates the use of U.S.-flag vessels unless a waiver is granted. Administrative oversight is managed by the DLA Land and Maritime Strategic Acquisition Program Directorate, with payments processed through the Defense Finance and Accounting Service in Columbus, Ohio.