BATTERY, STORAGE

The contract, awarded to DIRECT LINE, INC (CAGE 0GE52), is a delivery order under the base indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract SPE7L425D5017, issued by the Defense Logistics Agency for the procurement of non-spillable batteries (NSN 6140-01-371-9540, P/N NP12-12). The total contract value is capped at $250,000 with a guaranteed minimum quantity of 12 units, and individual delivery orders must be fulfilled within 140 days of issuance. Pricing is structured in volume tiers under CLIN 0001, with unit prices decreasing as quantities increase: $91.68 per unit for 0–10.999 units, dropping to $86.74 for 31 or more units, and additional option periods offer higher pricing tiers for extended procurement flexibility. The contract is firm fixed price, and delivery occurs FOB origin at the contractor’s facility in Sunrise, Florida, with acceptance also taking place at the same location under the authority of the Government and inspected by the Defense Contract Management Agency. The items must be packaged to prevent terminal short circuits, clearly marked as “NONSPILLABLE,” and comply with 49 CFR § 173.159a and the Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200), including GHS labeling for hazardous materials. Military property marking must follow MIL-STD-130N for Unique Identification and MIL-STD-129 for shipment and storage labeling, with radioactive material handling governed by additional MIL-STD requirements. Shelf-life for TYPE I (CODE H) items is strictly 12 months, non-extendable, under requirement RS001. Invoicing is conducted exclusively through WAWF, and payments are processed via the designated DoDAAC. The contractor must maintain compliance with small business representations under FAR 52.219-28 Alternate I, affirming its status and any joint venture participation, and must adhere to post-award reporting obligations if SAM data is incomplete. Special requirements include compliance with NIST SP 800-171 for cybersecurity, use of U.S.-flag vessels for ocean transport unless waived, and submission of Safety Data Sheets and Certificates of Conformance prior to delivery. The contract includes clauses for