BATTERY, STORAGE

This contract specifies the procurement of one lead-acid, wet-charged storage battery, identified by NSN 6140-01-457-2401 and manufactured by East Penn Manufacturing Co. The item is classified as a corrosive hazardous material under FED-STD-313 and must be shipped in accordance with strict hazardous materials packaging, marking, and shipping protocols. The battery has a non-extendable Type I shelf life of 12 months. The contract strictly prohibits the intentional addition of mercury or mercury-containing compounds unless they are functional components of the battery itself. The delivery is required within 20 days to the NAVSUP FLC Norfolk HAZMIN Center in Norfolk, Virginia, with FOB destination terms. Inspection and acceptance will both occur at the destination. All packaging must comply with MIL-STD-2073-1E and DLA requirements, and marking must adhere to MIL-STD-129. Sampling for quality assurance is to be conducted per MIL-STD-1916 or ASQ H1331, with specific verification levels assigned to critical, major, and minor attributes. Shipping must be handled via the fastest traceable means, and the use of parcel post is expressly prohibited.