BATTERY, STORAGE

The contract pertains to the procurement of a single unit of a storage battery identified by NSN 6140-01-481-1199, with an additional quantity of seven units listed under a separate CLIN, totaling eight units to be delivered within five days of award to FPO AE 09573 under the delivery term FOB DESTINATION. The item is subject to stringent export-control regulations under both ITAR and EAR, mandating that any disclosure of associated technical data to foreign persons, including those located in the United States, requires prior authorization from the Department of State or Department of Commerce. Compliance with DFARS 252.225-7048 is mandatory, restricting access to export-controlled data exclusively to DLA contractors who hold an approved US/Canada Joint Certification Program certification, have completed required training on handling DOD export-controlled technical data, and have received formal approval from the DLA controlling authority. Packaging and marking must strictly adhere to MIL-STD-2073-1E and MIL-STD-129, specifying humidity control preservation, no preservation materials, and unique identifiers including Special Marking Code 32 for Type I shelf-life items with a 12-month non-extendable expiration period. Bar-coding using Data Matrix or linear codes as per MIL-STD-129 Rev. N or later is required for traceability. Hazardous materials handling must comply with IP025 and the Hazard Communication Standard, while mercury content is prohibited except in specified exceptions under NAVSEA 5100-003D. Cybersecurity compliance is enforced through CMMC Level 2 certification and adherence to NIST SP 800-171, with mandatory implementation of 252.204-7012 for safeguarding covered defense information and reporting cyber incidents. Invoicing must be processed through Wide Area WorkFlow, and acceptance occurs at the destination under FAR 52.246-2, with inspection criteria requiring zero non-conformances under MIL-STD-105/ASQ Z1.4. The contract includes numerous FAR and DFARS clauses covering employment equity, trafficking in persons, electronic verification of employment eligibility, sustainable procurement, hazardous material identification, contractor cybersecurity obligations, subcontracting practices, payment acceleration for small businesses, and whistleblower protections, among others. The solicitation, issued under SPE7L7-26-T-44