BATTERY, STORAGE

Defense Logistics Agency award SPE7L126F125A is a delivery order issued under the base Indefinite Delivery Contract SPE7L425D5017 to Direct Line, Inc. (CAGE 0GE52). The contract, awarded on August 17, 2026, is for the procurement of storage batteries (NSN 6140013719540) with a total price of $98.10. The primary place of performance is the USS Dwight D Eisenhower (CVN 69), with packaging and initial shipment originating from the awardee's facility in Sunrise, Florida. The scope of work focuses on the compliant handling and delivery of non-spillable batteries as hazardous materials. Key requirements include adherence to 49 CFR 173.159a for electrolyte stability and leak resistance, and strict marking requirements to label items as non-spillable. Packaging must comply with MIL-STD-2073-1E and MIL-STD-129, with a specific Type I shelf life of 12 months. Inspection and acceptance are conducted at the origin by the government. Administratively, the contract is managed by DLA Land and Maritime and DCMA Southeast, with invoicing processed exclusively through Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF). The award incorporates various FAR and DFARS clauses, including those for small business program representations, counterfeit electronic part detection, and cybersecurity compliance under NIST SP 800-171. Delivery is required within ten days of the order date, with a specific CLIN delivery date of January 4, 2027.