BATTERY, STORAGE

Defense Logistics Agency award SPE7L326F1897, issued under delivery order SPE7L326D0006, is a firm fixed price contract awarded to MDF Technologies Inc for the procurement of storage batteries. The specific item provided is the IntelliPower Hot Swap Battery Drawer (Part Number FB00010), with an initial delivery of three units totaling 14,289.00 dollars. While this specific order is for a small quantity, the broader contract framework establishes a guaranteed minimum value of 14,296.44 dollars and a maximum ceiling of 2,144,465.61 dollars. The award is designated for a small business and is a rated order under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System. Performance is based on a one-year period effective March 18, 2026, with a delivery requirement of 113 days after the date of order, targeting a delivery date of December 7, 2026. The items are shipped FOB Origin from Carlsbad, California, to the USS Shoup DDG 86. Due to the nature of the product, the contractor must adhere to strict hazardous materials protocols, including GHS-compliant labeling per 29 C.F.R. 1910.1200, the provision of Safety Data Sheets per FED STD 313E, and specific marking of items as nonspillable. Packaging and marking must comply with MIL-STD-2073 and MIL-STD-129, and the items carry a non-extendable shelf life of 12 months. Administrative oversight is managed by DCMA Southern California, with inspection and acceptance occurring at the origin based on kind, count, and condition. Quality assurance is governed by sampling plans per MIL-STD-1916 or ASQ Z1.4, utilizing specific Acceptable Quality Levels for critical, major, and minor attributes. All financial transactions and payment requests must be processed electronically through the Wide Area Workflow system. Additionally, the contractor must comply with sustainable products and services mandates per FAR 52.223-23 and mercury restrictions outlined in NAVSEA 5100-003D.