BATTERY, STORAGE

Contract SPE7L726P2657 is a firm-fixed-price delivery order awarded by the Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime to Battery Outlet, Inc. on June 9, 2026. The contract, valued at $219.26, is a small business set-aside for the procurement of one lead-acid storage battery, part number HP-31E, under NAICS code 335910. Delivery is required by July 9, 2026, with terms set as F.O.B. Destination, meaning the contractor is responsible for all transportation costs and risks until the item reaches the government-designated location. The award mandates strict adherence to military standards for packaging and marking, specifically MIL-STD-2073-1E and MIL-STD-129. The item is classified as hazardous material and must comply with IP025 and NAVSEA 5100-003D standards, including shock-proof containment for mercury-containing components and the provision of a Material Safety Data Sheet. The battery has a non-extendable shelf life of six months. Inspection and acceptance are conducted by the government at the destination, utilizing sampling plans such as MIL-STD-1916. Administrative requirements include electronic invoicing via Wide Area WorkFlow and compliance with NIST SP 800-171 cybersecurity standards for safeguarding covered defense information. The contract also incorporates DPAS ratings for industrial prioritization and requires the use of U.S.-flag vessels for any ocean transportation. All deliverables must be accompanied by necessary material certifications and traceability records to ensure supply chain integrity.