BATTERY, STORAGE

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded Contract SPE7L426P1436 to BATTERY OUTLET, INC. (CAGE 0FGN2) on July 17, 2026, for the procurement of five battery storage units identified by NSN 6140010316876 at a total contract value of $1,095.40 under the solicitation SPE7L7-26-T-2116. The contract is a firm-fixed-price delivery order with no options or quantity variances, requiring delivery by July 27, 2026, to a destination specified by the government under FOB Destination terms, with the contractor responsible for all transportation costs. The award represents a small business set-aside with affirmative representations for Small Disadvantaged Business and Women-Owned Small Business status, and the contractor must maintain current SAM registration and comply with all applicable small business program representation requirements. Performance is governed by extensive packaging, marking, and shipping standards including MIL-STD-2073-1E for preservation and packaging, MIL-STD-129R(3) and MIL-STD-130N(1) for labeling and item identification with 2D Data Matrix barcodes adhering to GS1 specifications, and IP025 and FED-STD-313E for hazardous materials handling, including submission of Safety Data Sheets prior to award. The contractor must also comply with shelf-life controls for Type I items with a six-month non-extendable period and implement a counterfeit electronic part detection and avoidance system. All invoicing must be submitted through the Wide Area WorkFlow system, and government inspection and acceptance occur at the destination point. The contract incorporates numerous FAR and DFARS clauses covering ethical conduct, whistleblower protections, cybersecurity safeguards, export controls, prohibited substances such as hexavalent chromium and fluorinated fire-fighting agents, and restrictions on sourcing materials from certain foreign entities. Contract administration is overseen by Kristen Elliott of DLA, with payment processed through the Defense Finance and Accounting Service at Columbus, Ohio.