BATTERY, STORAGE

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded STRYTEN ENERGY LLC, identified by CAGE code 20038, a firm fixed price indefinite quantity contract under solicitation SPE7L126F088G and delivery order SPE7LX26D0001, with an award date of July 31, 2026. The contract encompasses the procurement of battery storage units, with a single observed line item for 2 units at a unit price of $168.50, totaling $337.00, though the total contract value has a minimum reserved amount of $23,391.69 and a maximum administrative ceiling of $11,695,842.90 over a three-year base period with a one-year option. The contract is unrestricted, with no socioeconomic set-asides, and the awardee is classified as other than a small business under NAICS code 335910 for battery manufacturing. All delivery is FOB destination to Alpharetta, Georgia, with performance and inspection occurring at the delivery point, and the contractor is responsible for compliance with all contractual specifications. Packaging, preservation, and marking adhere strictly to Attachment D, which references U.S. military standards such as MIL-STD-129 and MIL-STD-2073, although the full content of this attachment is not available. Transportation of supplies by sea requires exclusive use of U.S.-flag vessels under DFARS 252.247-7023, with mandatory reporting, waiver procedures, and certification obligations for ocean shipments. The contract incorporates FAR and DFARS clauses for accelerated payments to small business subcontractors, cybersecurity incident reporting limitations, and incorporation of representations and certifications, with invoicing required via EDI or DD Form 1155 to the designated payment office in Columbus, Ohio. The award basis is consistent with lowest price technically acceptable, with evaluation centered on price, technical compliance with specifications in Attachment D, and adherence to delivery timelines. The contracting officer is Bric Allen, with invoices submitted electronically to dla.jitv.postward@dla.mil. Contract administration includes mandatory compliance with Defense Priorities and Allocations System regulations and use of U.S.-flag vessels under 10 U.S.C. 2643, with subcontracting requirements detailed in Attachment H, the content of which remains inaccessible. All proposal submissions were required in PDF format with eight specific