61--BATTERY,STORAGE

The contract specifies the procurement of 22 sealed lead acid batteries, model IP98001 by IntelliPower Inc., with NSN 6140-01-600-9562, under solicitation SPE7L7-26-T-4321. Delivery is required within 20 days to Camp Pendleton, California, FOB destination, with zero tolerance for quantity variance. The batteries must comply with Type I shelf-life requirements of exactly 12 months, non-extendable, and must be packaged, marked, and shipped in strict accordance with MIL-STD-2073-1E and MIL-STD-129. Packaging must follow DLA’s standard requirements, including palletization and specific codes for preservation, wrapping, and cushioning materials, with no use of parcel post; traceable freight shipping is mandatory. All batteries must be non-spillable as defined by 49 CFR § 173.159a, with terminals protected against short circuit and clearly marked “NON-SPILLABLE.” Units weighing over 75 pounds require die-cut holes for handle access. Hazardous material regulations are excepted under Special Provisions 188 (ADR/RID, IMDG) and A45 (IATA), provided quantity limits are met. Mercury or mercury compounds are prohibited unless part of functional batteries, fluorescent lights, sensors, controls, weapon systems, or approved chemical reagents under NAVSEA guidelines, with additional containment requirements for portable devices containing mercury. Safety Data Sheets consistent with OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200) and compliant labels must be submitted and approved prior to award. Military sampling procedures under MIL-STD-1916 or comparable zero-based plans apply, with zero non-conformances required unless otherwise stated. Marking must include the special code 32 to denote Type I shelf life, and all documentation must adhere to Federal Standard 313-E, now requiring SDS instead of MSDS. The point of contact for the Defense Logistics Agency is Tiffany Merritt, and the required delivery date is July 8, 2026.