BATTERY, STORAGE

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded a $93.50 delivery order under indefinite delivery contract SPE7L425D5002 to BATTERY OUTLET, INC. (CAGE 0FGN2) for the procurement of non-spillable storage batteries (NSN 6140-01-389-6178), structured as a tiered pricing arrangement with base and two option years, with a total contract ceiling of $250,000. This contract is an indefinite delivery type with a one-year base period and two one-year option periods, allowing delivery orders to be issued through three years from the award date, with all deliveries required to be completed within one year after contract expiration or the final scheduled delivery date, whichever is later. Deliveries are FOB Origin from the contractor’s facility at 1608 CAMPOSTELLA RD, CHESAPEAKE, VA 23324-2800, where packaging, inspection, and shipment originate. The batteries must comply with strict military packaging and marking standards, including MIL-STD-2073-1E for packaging and MIL-STD-129 for labeling, barcoding, and Unique Item Identification (UID). Special markings are required, including “NON-SPILLABLE” per DOT regulations, and compliance with 29 CFR 1910.1200 for hazardous material communication. The batteries have a non-extendable 12-month shelf life, and mercury is strictly prohibited unless for exempted applications. Inspection and acceptance occur at origin, with government oversight requiring zero non-conformances per MIL-STD-1916 or ASQ H1331 sampling plans, and a Certificate of Conformance is mandatory. The contract includes a full suite of Federal Acquisition Regulation clauses covering cybersecurity, whistleblower protections, small business representation, employment practices, and hazardous materials compliance, with critical requirements under 252.204-7012 mandating NIST SP 800-171 implementation, 72-hour cyber incident reporting, and DoD access to forensic media. The contractor must maintain current SAM registration and provide accurate UEI and CAGE information, and socioeconomic representations are governed by FAR 52.219-28, with conditional eligibility for small business programs. Invoicing is exclusively through WAWF, and payments are managed via designated DoDAACs with