BATTERY, STORAGE

Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime awarded delivery order SPE7L426F0143 to Direct Line, Inc. on August 7, 2026, for the procurement of sealed lead acid storage batteries. This order is issued under the broader indefinite delivery contract SPE7L425D5024, which has a maximum ceiling value of 250,000 dollars and a guaranteed minimum of 2,248.61 dollars. The specific award price for this order is 311.98 dollars for one unit, though the umbrella contract allows for price escalations in subsequent option periods. Delivery is required within 90 days after order issuance, with shipping terms established as FOB Origin. The contract mandates strict adherence to federal standards for hazardous materials, requiring compliance with 29 CFR 1910.1200 and the submission of Material Safety Data Sheets. Packaging and marking must follow MIL-STD-2073-1E and MIL-STD-129, with a required Certificate of Conformance for quality assurance. Inspection and acceptance are conducted at the origin by the government. Administrative requirements include mandatory electronic invoicing through Wide Area WorkFlow and maintenance of an active registration in the System for Award Management. Additionally, the awardee must comply with NIST SP 800-171 cybersecurity standards and report any cyber incidents to the Department of Defense within 72 hours.