BATTERY, STORAGE

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded Contract SPE7L726P3029 to DIRECT LINE, INC (CAGE 0GE52) on July 30, 2026, for the procurement of four storage batteries with NSN 6140-01-586-0666 under Solicitation SPE7L7-26-Q-1049, issued on March 6, 2026. The total contract value is $329.52, with a firm fixed-price structure and no flexibility in quantity, requiring delivery within 60 days after award. All batteries must be delivered F.O.B. Destination to Joint Base Lewis McChord, WA, with the contractor bearing all transportation costs and risks until receipt. Packaging must comply with MIL-STD-2073-1E, utilizing humidity-controlled drying preservation and unspecified materials, while marking must adhere to MIL-STD-129 with plain, durable labeling of “NON-SPILLABLE BATTERY,” special marking code 32, and hazardous material warnings per DFARS. Shelf life is classified as Type I, non-extendable, lasting 12 months. Inspection and acceptance procedures require compliance with FAR 52.246-2 and MIL-STD-1916, with zero non-conformances mandated for critical attributes and strict quality controls based on verified sampling levels. The contract mandates full compliance with cybersecurity requirements under DFARS 252.204-7012 and NIST SP 800-171, including safeguarding controlled unclassified information and reporting cyber incidents. Contractors must also follow all applicable federal regulations regarding export controls, counterfeit electronic parts, supply chain traceability, and hazardous material handling, with invoices submitted exclusively through the Wide Area WorkFlow system. The award was made on a best-value basis, allowing consideration of non-price factors, and the contractor is subject to numerous FAR and DFARS clauses related to payments, termination, changes, subcontracting, labor standards, antitrafficking, and cybersecurity. The contract includes a DPAS-rated order, giving it priority in resource allocation, and requires adherence to all applicable socioeconomic and representation requirements as registered in SAM, including disclosure obligations for covered telecommunications equipment or services if applicable.