BATTERY, STORAGE

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded BATTERY OUTLET, INC. (CAGE 0FGN2) a fixed-price contract valued at $260.00 for the procurement of 16 units of BATTERY, STORAGE (NSN 6140-01-159-2241), with delivery required 20 days after award under FOB DESTINATION terms. The contract, issued under solicitation SPE7L7-26-T-3201 and awarded on July 15, 2026, is classified as a small business set-aside with the awardee certified as a Small, Small Disadvantaged, and Women-Owned Small Business. Performance requires strict compliance with MIL-STD-2073-1E for packaging and preservation, including humidity-controlled, cold/dry storage with a non-extendable 24-month shelf life, and adherence to MIL-STD-129 for marking, labeling, and barcoding with GS1-128 and data matrix codes. Hazardous material requirements demand submission of Safety Data Sheets and compliance with 29 CFR 1910.1200, while shipments must meet RP001 and IP025 standards for hazardous material handling. Inspection and acceptance occur at the destination by Government personnel under FAR 52.246-2, with zero non-conformances mandated per MIL-STD-1916. The contractor must use Wide Area WorkFlow for electronic invoicing and receiving reports, with payment processed through the Defense Finance and Accounting Service at Columbus, Ohio. The contract includes mandatory clauses addressing whistleblower protections, ethics, prompt payment, electronic funds transfer, and security prohibitions under Alternate I of 52.240-91, with deviations applied in accordance with 2026-00038 for representations, contract format, and computer-generated forms. The Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) rating applies, requiring prioritized performance, and all packaging, preservation, and shipping activities must conform to federal and military standards for traceability and safety.