BATTERY, STORAGE

The Defense Logistics Agency is soliciting a firm fixed price contract for the acquisition of storage batteries, specifically the Schneider Electric IT Corporation P/N RBC24 (NSN 6140-01-479-9609). The procurement consists of two line items totaling 414 units, with a required delivery date of 120 days after receipt of order to the DLA Distribution San Joaquin facility in Tracy, California. The items are designated as critical application items with a non-extendable shelf life of 18 months. Award will be based on the best value to the government, with evaluation factors including price, offered delivery, and past performance. The contract mandates strict adherence to packaging and marking standards, including MIL-STD-2073-1E and MIL-STD-129, with specific requirements for hazardous materials handling and the submission of Material Safety Data Sheets prior to award. Inspection and acceptance will occur at the destination, with DCMA performing limited inspections of kind, count, and condition. Contractors must utilize the Wide Area WorkFlow system for all payment requests and receiving reports. This solicitation is not a small business set-aside and requires compliance with various DFARS and FAR clauses regarding cybersecurity, Buy American preferences, and security prohibitions.