BATTERY, STORAGE

This contract calls for the procurement of sealed lead acid storage batteries with a specified National Stock Number (NSN 6140-01-546-9413), requiring a quantity of four units to be delivered within 60 days. It adheres to strict packaging, marking, and shipping requirements set by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) as outlined in the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, with compliance controlled by the revision effective on the solicitation issue date. The batteries must have a shelf life of 12 months (non-extendable), classified as Type I, and the supplier must follow detailed sampling and inspection procedures based on MIL-STD-1916 or ASQ H1331 to ensure quality standards are met. Additionally, the contract mandates adherence to updated Hazard Communication Standards, requiring suppliers to submit Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and Hazard Communication Standard labels compliant with OSHA regulations prior to award, and to provide training to employees on these requirements. Importantly, mercury or mercury-containing compounds are prohibited from direct contact with supplied hardware, with exceptions only for specified applications such as functional mercury in batteries or required instruments. The contract is managed by the Defense Logistics Agency under solicitation SPE7L7-26-Q-1044, with Lisa Kowalczyk as the primary point of contact, emphasizing strict regulatory compliance and quality assurance to meet federal safety and performance standards.