BATTERY, STORAGE

Defense Logistics Agency award SPE7L726P2651 is a small business set-aside contract issued on June 9, 2026, to Battery Outlet, Inc. for the procurement of storage batteries under NSN 6140-01-536-6172. The total contract price is $587.40 for 12 units, with a required delivery date of July 9, 2026. The award was determined based on a best-value trade-off evaluation considering price, offered delivery, and past performance. The contractor is identified as a small disadvantaged and women-owned small business. Performance is governed by strict military standards, including MIL-STD-2073-1E for packaging and MIL-STD-129 for marking and labeling, with specific requirements for hazardous materials handling and shelf-life marking. Inspection and acceptance are conducted at the source in Chesapeake, Virginia. Administrative oversight is provided by DCMA Southeast, and all invoicing must be processed electronically through the Wide Area WorkFlow system. The contract is a DPAS-rated award, requiring prioritized performance to meet national defense needs, and incorporates various FAR and DFARS clauses regarding cybersecurity, counterfeit electronic part detection, and the prohibition of certain telecommunications equipment.