BATTERY, STORAGE

The contract, awarded to GM DEFENSE LLC under delivery order SPE7LX26D0066 with a total price of $1,368.86, is a firm-fixed-price requirements contract administered by the Defense Logistics Agency under the SPE7LX solicitation number. The primary deliverable is a battery, storage item identified by NSN 6140-01-725-8335, with FOB Destination terms applying specifically to this line item. The base period of performance runs from June 26, 2026, through June 25, 2029, with two optional three-year periods extending potential performance through June 25, 2035, though option pricing remains subject to redetermination. Inspection and acceptance occur at the destination, governed by compliance with MIL-STD-129 and MIL-STD-130 for packaging, labeling, and unique item identification using two-dimensional data matrix symbology that encodes enterprise identifiers, serial numbers, and other UID elements. All markings must be durable and machine-readable throughout the item’s lifecycle. The contractor must adhere to hazardous materials regulations under 29 CFR 1910.1200 and submit a Safety Data Sheet prior to award for this battery item, with ongoing obligations to report composition changes. Payment is processed exclusively through Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF) using approved electronic methods, with remittance directed to the Defense Finance and Accounting Service in Columbus, Ohio. The contract requires full compliance with FAR and DFARS, including Clause 52.246-11 for elevated quality standards and 252.244-7999 for commercial subcontracting flow-downs, with mandatory adherence to UID reporting and supply chain obligations tied to the Warstopper Program. GM Defense LLC is represented as a Small Business, Small Disadvantaged Business, and Women-Owned Small Business, triggering subcontracting plan obligations under FAR 52.219-9. Pre-award qualification through specific testing or audit demonstrations was required under a deviation clause. Attachments including signed SF1449s, packaging specifications, and delivery spreadsheets form the basis of performance and compliance. The contracting officer, DEONNA Coleman, holds both administrative and contracting authority, with no designated COTR named. The overall contract ceiling is set at $9,000,000 with a guaranteed minimum of $