61--BATTERY,STORAGE

The contract specifies the procurement of lithium iodine storage batteries under the NSN 6140-01-684-7636, identified as a commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) item with a Type I shelf life of 36 months that is non-extendable. A total quantity of 817 units is required, divided into two line items of 327 and 490 units respectively, to be delivered within 60 days after contract award with a firm fixed price and zero variance tolerance. All items must conform to MIL-STD-2073-1E packaging standards and MIL-STD-129 marking requirements, including the special marking code 32 for Type I shelf life, and must be palletized according to DLA packaging requirements. Sampling and inspection are governed by MIL-STD-1916 or ASQ H1331 with zero non-conformances required unless otherwise specified, and critical, major, and minor attributes must be verified at levels VII, IV, and II respectively. The batteries are designated as a critical application item, and mercury or mercury-containing compounds are strictly prohibited except in functional batteries, with exceptions strictly controlled under NAVSEA guidelines. Inspection and acceptance occur at the destination, with FOB terms also at destination, and delivery must be made to the designated DLA warehouse in Tracy, California. The contract enforces hazardous material shipping standards and incorporates all applicable technical and quality requirements from the DLA Master List.