BATTERY, STORAGE

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded a fixed-price indefinite-delivery contract to BATTERY OUTLET, INC. (CAGE 0FGN2) under solicitation SPE7L126F059Q for the procurement of non-spillable lead-acid storage batteries (NSN 6140-01-389-6178). The contract has a base period with a maximum value of $250,000 and includes two option years, potentially bringing the total estimated value to $750,000, with pricing structured in volume tiers that decrease as order quantities increase, ranging from $79.90 to $97.24 per unit depending on quantity and option year. Delivery orders are to be fulfilled within 220 days of issuance, and performance extends through three years after award, with obligations potentially continuing up to one year beyond expiration for any outstanding deliveries. All items must originate from the contractor’s facility in Chesapeake, Virginia, under FOB Origin terms, with shipment and packaging strictly governed by MIL-STD-2073-1E and MIL-STD-129R, including specific dry storage requirements, jute cushioning, unit container type E5, and compliance with 49 CFR §173.159a for non-spillable batteries, which must be clearly labeled as such. Item-level identification must adhere to MIL-STD-130N with mandatory Data Matrix barcodes, and special marking code 32 indicates a non-extendable 12-month Type I shelf life. The contractor is required to submit a Certificate of Conformance and comply with hazardous material labeling under 29 CFR 1910.1200, unless exempted by specific federal statutes, and must follow DLA RP001 for palletization and NAVSEA 5100-003D for mercury containment where applicable. The award is based on a best-value trade-off determination considering past performance, delivery capability, and price, without a fixed weighting or LPTA methodology. Invoicing must be conducted via WAWF, and the contractor is subject to comprehensive government inspection at origin with zero non-conformance expectations under MIL-STD-1916 and MIL-STD-105. Numerous clauses related to labor practices, cybersecurity, subcontracting, whistleblower protections, and information safeguarding are incorporated, including the critical safeguarding clause