BATTERY, STORAGE

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded a firm-fixed-price contract to KAMPI COMPONENTS CO INC (CAGE 7Z016) for the delivery of 156 nonspillable sealed lead acid batteries, NSN 6140-01-608-1404, part number 12HX35-FR, at a total value of $7,778.16. The contract, issued under solicitation SPE7L7-26-Q-1142 and awarded on July 21, 2026, requires delivery within 90 days of order placement, with FOB Origin terms making the contractor responsible for all costs and risks until the goods are tendered at their facility in Fairless Hills, Pennsylvania. The batteries must conform to stringent military standards including MIL-STD-2073-1E for packaging, MIL-STD-129 for marking and barcoding, and 49 CFR §173.159a for nonspillable battery transport, with mandatory durable labeling including the NSN, part number, CLIN, and “NONSPILLABLE” designation. Preservation is governed by Type I shelf life of 12 months with no extendability, and all packaging must comply with DLA RP001 and IP025 for hazardous materials handling. Inspection and acceptance occur at the contractor’s facility by the government, with zero non-conformances required unless otherwise specified, and compliance must be validated via Certificate of Conformance. The contractor must adhere to extensive federal regulations including safeguarding covered defense information under DFARS 252.204-7012, reporting cyber incidents, avoiding counterfeit electronic parts, and complying with trafficking, disability, veteran, and paid sick leave provisions through multiple FAR and DFARS clauses, many of which were amended under deviation 2026-00038. The contractor, identified as a small business under NAICS 335910, is subject to post-award small business representation requirements and must provide its unique entity identifier and comply with all reporting obligations under clause 52.219-28. Invoicing must be submitted electronically through Wide Area WorkFlow, and accountability for supply chain traceability, hazardous material compliance, and material safety documentation under FED-STD-313E is strictly enforced. No options or variations are permitted, and the contract