BATTERY, STORAGE

Solicitation SPE7L7-26-Q-2386 is a Request for Quotations issued by the Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime for the procurement of storage batteries under NSN 6140-01-371-0519. The requirement consists of two line items totaling six units, with four units destined for the USS Dwight D Eisenhower and two units for the USS Ramage. This is a firm fixed price acquisition for commercial off the shelf items with a delivery requirement of 60 days after order. Award will be based on the best value to the government, evaluating price, offered delivery, and past performance. The contract specifies rigorous packaging and safety standards for non-spillable batteries, requiring compliance with 49 CFR 173.159a and MIL-STD-2073-1E. Batteries must be securely packed in strong outer packaging, terminals must be protected against short circuits, and items must be durably marked as nonspillable. Quality assurance is governed by MIL-STD-1916 or ASQ H1331, with a zero-based sampling plan for acceptance. Inspection and acceptance are conducted at the point of origin. All shipments must be made via the fastest traceable means, and electronic invoicing is required through the Wide Area WorkFlow system.