BATTERY, STORAGE

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded a delivery order under contract SPE7L326D5007 to WASHINGTON FOUNDRIES INC (CAGE 1PWB6) for two units of STORAGE BATTERY (NSN 6140-01-482-9031) at a unit price of $199.50, totaling $399.00, with an award date of July 15, 2026. This delivery order operates under an indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) framework with a guaranteed minimum obligation of $11,660.29 and a maximum ceiling of $350,000 over a period of up to three years, allowing for additional orders within specified option quantities and pricing tiers. Deliveries must be made FOB Origin to the designated location at 1035 YORK ROAD, RUHL ARMORY, TOWSON, MD 21204-2517, with payment processed through the Wide Area WorkFlow system using the remit-to address in Columbus, Ohio. Compliance with stringent defense packaging and marking standards is mandatory, including MIL-STD-2073-1E for preservation and packaging, MIL-STD-129 for shipment labeling with special shelf-life code “32,” and MIL-STD-130N for item-level identification and barcoding. Inspection and acceptance occur at destination using MIL-STD-1916 sampling protocols with zero non-conformances required for critical items and strict adherence to Acceptable Quality Levels. Federal Acquisition Regulation clauses such as 52.219-28 (Small Business Representation), 52.249-8 (Default), 252.204-7018 (Prohibition on Covered Telecommunications Equipment), and 252.225-7048 (Export Controlled Items) govern performance and compliance, while hazardous material handling must conform to OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard and include submission of Safety Data Sheets. The contractor’s small business status representation is subject to Alternate I of clause 52.219-28, requiring explicit declaration of size and socioeconomic category through SAM, including joint venture partner disclosures if applicable. Environmental restrictions prohibit mercury use unless functionally exempted, and contractors must affirm compliance with DPAS priorities and U.S.-flag vessel requirements for international transport. All invoicing