BATTERY, STORAGE

The contract, awarded under delivery order SPE7L425D5017 to DIRECT LINE, INC (CAGE 0GE52), is an indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) agreement with a one-year base period and two one-year options, totaling a maximum duration of three years. The primary deliverable is a non-spillable battery (NSN 6140-01-371-9540), with pricing structured in tiers based on quantity ordered—$91.68 per unit for 0–10.999 units, $89.21 for 11–30.999 units, and $86.74 for 31 or more units during the base period. Option years carry higher unit rates, and the total estimated contract value is capped at $250,000. Delivery must occur within 140 days of order issuance, with shipments governed by FOB Origin terms and deliveries directed to locations specified in each order. The contractor is required to comply with stringent packaging standards under MIL-STD-2073-1E and RP001, including Level B packaging with Code Q, protection against short circuits, and hazard-specific handling. Marking must adhere to MIL-STD-129 and MIL-STD-130N, with mandatory labeling of “NONSPILLABLE” and compliance with hazardous materials regulations from 49 CFR, OSHA, and EPA. The contract mandates inspection and acceptance at origin by the Government, with quality controls requiring zero non-conformances and adherence to sampling standards such as MIL-STD-1916. Cybersecurity requirements under NIST SP 800-171 apply to any systems handling Controlled Unclassified Information, with mandatory flow-down to subcontractors and incident reporting obligations. Transportation must use U.S.-flag vessels unless waived, and invoicing is exclusively through WAWF. The contractor must maintain SAM registration, comply with whistleblower protections, and submit representations on small business status under FAR 52.219-28, with Alternate I applied. Additional clauses govern contract modifications, subcontracting of commercial items, safety notifications, counterfeit electronic part avoidance, and battery source traceability. The Contracting Officer is Jessica Ramsey, and no COR or COTR details are specified in the available data.