BATTERY, STORAGE

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded GM DEFENSE LLC, identified by CAGE code 97DN1, a delivery order under contract SPE7LX26D0066 for the supply of a battery storage unit with NSN 6140-01-725-8335, at a total contract price of $1,368.86, with an award date of July 31, 2026. The contract is structured as a commercial item acquisition under FAR 52.212 clauses, with a base performance period of three years beginning June 26, 2026, and two additional three-year option periods extending through June 25, 2029. The delivery order specifies a delivery deadline of November 13, 2026, with FOB Destination terms applying to the battery item, while the default FOB term for other orders is FOB Origin. Performance and delivery are directed to Fort Bragg, North Carolina, with inspection and acceptance occurring at the destination by the Government. The contract includes mandatory compliance with military packaging and marking standards, including MIL-STD-130 for Unique Item Identification using Data Matrix symbols and MIL-STD-129 for shipment labeling, with detailed specifications referenced in Enclosure 3. The contractor must also adhere to ISO/IEC 15434 and ANSI MH10.8.2 for data formatting, ensure electronic invoicing through WAWF, and provide Safety Data Sheets for the hazardous battery material. Contractual clauses require reporting of veteran employment, subcontractor compliance under deviation 2026-O0015, surge and sustainment readiness as per C06, and maintenance of a material buffer as stipulated by C07. GM DEFENSE LLC is certified as a Small Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business, and the contract includes affirmative obligations tied to hazardous material disclosure, UID compliance, and subcontractor flow-downs. Packaging may transition from commercial to military-grade preservation as system maturity progresses, and complete pricing and delivery data are detailed in attachments, including a delivery spreadsheet and enclosed documentation on pricing, packaging, and commercial subcontracting plans. The Government has reserved a guaranteed minimum obligation of $350,000 under the overall contract vehicle, though the full potential value including options remains unspecified.