BATTERY, STORAGE

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded a firm fixed-price delivery order to CHICAGO PARTS & SOUND ENTERPRISES, LLC (CAGE 16PR7) for the procurement of five units of storage batteries (NSN 6140219142918) at a total contract value of $274.85. The award was made under solicitation SPE7L7-26-Q-1485, issued on July 16, 2026, and executed as a single-line-item contract with no variance allowance. Delivery is required within 30 days as directed by order, with F.O.B. Destination terms applying, meaning title and risk of loss transfer upon delivery to the government-designated destination. Inspection and acceptance are the Government’s responsibility and occur at the delivery point, governed by MIL-STD-1916 or ASQ H1331 zero-based sampling with strict acceptance criteria: critical defects must have zero non-conformances, major defects must not exceed an AQL of 1.0, and minor defects no more than 4.0. The item must comply with MIL-STD-2073-1E packaging standards and MIL-STD-129 marking requirements, including barcoding, shelf-life labeling per Code 32-32 Type I, and preservation using HM CLNG/DRY methods. The contractor is subject to a range of compliance mandates including the Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act, combating human trafficking, equal opportunity for veterans and individuals with disabilities, paid sick leave under Executive Order 13706, and Hazmat identification requirements. The Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) rating applies, mandating performance priority over lower-rated contracts. Invoicing must be processed exclusively through the Wide Area WorkFlow system using electronic submission methods, and payments are subject to prompt payment terms with mandatory electronic funds transfer via SAM. The contract includes clauses requiring small business representation under FAR 52.219-28, flow-down obligations to subcontractors, and compliance with cybersecurity and unclassified information handling standards. The contracting officer is Samantha Dearden, and no COR or COTR has been designated in available documentation. The contract is structured as a fixed-price delivery order under DLA’s basic procurement vehicle, with no options, extensions, or modifications authorized.