BATTERY, STORAGE

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded delivery order SPE7LX26F59E8 to Teledyne Technologies Incorporated for the procurement of 538 storage batteries, part number 7243-16A, under the overarching indefinite quantity contract SPE7LX25D0071. This specific order is valued at 259,385.94, with a unit price of 482.13 per battery. The items are scheduled for delivery to DLA Distribution San Joaquin in Tracy, California, by October 28, 2026. The broader master contract, awarded on September 2, 2025, establishes a three-year base period with one one-year option, featuring a maximum ceiling of 8,423,901.60 and a guaranteed minimum of 16,847.80. The batteries are classified as hazardous materials, requiring specialized packaging and preservation to ensure product integrity for destination inspection and acceptance by the government. Terms of delivery are FOB Destination, with a standard lead time of 120 days after receipt of order. The contract incorporates several critical federal regulations, including strict mandates for the use of U.S.-flag vessels for ocean transportation and prohibitions on certain foreign telecommunications equipment and applications. Administration is managed through the DLA Land and Maritime Strategic Acquisition Program Directorate, with payments processed via the Defense Finance and Accounting Service.