BATTERY, STORAGE

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded DIRECT LINE, INC a firm-fixed-price contract valued at $1,073.36 for the delivery of four units of BATTERY, STORAGE with NSN 6140-01-590-5288, each priced at $268.34. The contract, issued under solicitation SPE7L7-26-Q-1571 and awarded on July 31, 2026, is designated as a small business set-aside with affirmative representations for both Small Disadvantaged Business and Women-Owned Small Business status. Deliveries are due by September 21, 2026, to NAS North Island in San Diego, California, under FOB DESTINATION terms, placing full transportation and risk responsibility on the contractor. Packaging and marking must strictly adhere to MIL-STD-2073-1E and MIL-STD-129, including the use of specified preservation methods, unit pack code, and special labeling for product verification test samples with the contract and NSN identifiers, alongside mandatory barcoding per military logistics standards. Hazardous material handling follows IP025 guidelines and requires submission of compliant Safety Data Sheets under FAR 52.223-3. Inspection and acceptance occur at the destination, governed by FAR 52.246-2 and E05 (May 2020) Product Verification Testing procedures. The contractor is subject to a broad set of federal and defense clauses, including paid sick leave and minimum wage requirements under Executive Orders, cybersecurity safeguards such as 252.204-7012 and 252.204-7009, anti-trafficking provisions, privacy training, whistleblower protections, and restrictions on acquisition of foreign telecommunications equipment and certain minerals. Invoicing must be submitted via Wide Area WorkFlow, and payment will be processed using electronic funds transfer. The contract includes compliance with DPAS priorities, and all representations, certifications, and compliance obligations are binding under FAR 52.204-19 and other incorporated clauses, with a deviation applied to several clauses in February 2026 to allow for modified implementation.