BATTERY, STORAGE

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded a delivery order under basic contract SPE7LX-26-D-0001 to STRYTEN ENERGY LLC, a small business classified as both a Small Disadvantaged Business and a Women-Owned Small Business, for the procurement of two units of storage batteries identified by NSN 6140014469506, with a total contract value of $337.00. The order was issued on July 15, 2026, with delivery required by July 29, 2026, to the destination address at 505 W Carpenter St, Fairfield, IA 52556-2208, where inspection and acceptance are to occur. The contractor is responsible for all freight charges and risk of loss until delivery at the destination, as defined by FOB DESTINATION terms. The delivery order, identified as SPE7L126F055J, was awarded under a competitive procedure and includes DPAS-rated order status under 15 CFR 700, requiring the contractor to prioritize this order over non-rated commercial transactions and to flow down the rating to any subcontractors. Packaging, preservation, and marking requirements are governed by an electronic attachment titled “PID, Packaging, and Marking,” accessible through the contract’s digital interface, though its exact content is not provided in the available documentation. Payment will be processed by DEF FIN AND ACCOUNTING SVC, BSM, using accounting code 97X4930 5CBX 001 2620 S33189 and payment code SL4701, with invoicing conducted through a voucher-based system consistent with DoD practices. The contracting officer is Jeffrey Dixius, and administrative oversight is managed by DLA Land and Maritime, Strategic Acq Program Directorate in Columbus, OH. No formal contract clauses from FAR Section I, evaluation factors, or detailed technical specifications are included in the record, indicating this is a streamlined transaction under an existing IDIQ vehicle with minimal administrative documentation. The small business certifications trigger compliance with subcontracting reporting obligations under FAR Part 19 and the WOSB and SDB programs, and the contractor must maintain records for audit purposes related to both socioeconomic status and DPAS priority handling.