BATTERY, STORAGE

This contract, issued by the Defense Logistics Agency under solicitation SPE7L7-26-T-4375, calls for the procurement of one unit of a Type I AGM battery, NSN 6140016281117, with part number GPL-3100T from Concorde Battery Corporation. The item is classified as a commercial item with a non-extendable shelf life of 18 months, requiring strict compliance with shelf-life marking code 32 as per DLA requirements. Delivery is scheduled to occur within 20 days of order placement to Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, under FOB Destination terms with zero tolerance for quantity variance. All packaging must conform to MIL-STD-2073-1E and MIL-STD-129, including the use of corrugated fiberboard cushioning, standard unit containers, and 2D Data Matrix barcoding, while also adhering to ICAO Technical Instructions, IMDG Code, and 49 CFR for safe transport by air and sea. Special marking and labeling are mandatory, ensuring hazard communication compliance with 29 CFR 1910.1200, which requires submission of Safety Data Sheets and compliant hazardous material labels prior to award. The use of mercury or mercury compounds is strictly prohibited except in specified functional applications like batteries, instruments, and sensors, with additional containment required for portable devices. Sampling for quality assurance must follow MIL-STD-1916 or ASQ H1331 with a strict zero-nonconformance acceptance criterion, and any unspecified attributes are treated as major. The contractor must implement cybersecurity safeguards per NIST SP 800-171, report assessments to SPRS, and certify compliance with hazardous materials and transportation rules, including verifying U.S.-flag vessel use if shipped by sea. All offers must be submitted via DIBBS by the deadline, and payment processing is controlled through WAWF with potential for lien or levy actions under DFARS clauses. The contract includes flow-down requirements for subcontractors, prohibits unauthorized arbitration agreements, mandates employment eligibility verification, and requires adherence to sustainable product and anti-trafficking policies. No pricing is provided in the solicitation, and award will be based on technical acceptability and compliance with all stated regulatory and logistical requirements.