BATTERY, STORAGE

The contract, awarded to BATTERY OUTLET, INC. (CAGE 0FGN2) under solicitation SPE7L126F056P and delivered through delivery order SPE7L425D5002, involves the procurement of sealed lead-acid batteries identified by NSN 6140-01-389-6178. The total contract value is capped at $250,000.00, with a base period of one year and two one-year option periods, allowing for indefinite delivery up to the ceiling. Pricing is tiered based on quantity ordered, with unit prices ranging from $79.90 to $89.90 in the base period, and increasing in option periods. The delivery point is the contractor’s facility in Chesapeake, Virginia, with FOB Origin terms placing title and risk of loss with the government upon shipment. All batteries must meet strict packaging and preservation standards per MIL-STD-2073-1E and MIL-STD-129R, including dry packaging with jute cushioning in 5-gallon pails, and must be marked as “NON-SPILLABLE” in accordance with 49 CFR § 173.159a. Shelf life is controlled with a fixed 12-month Type I designation, non-extendable under RS011. The contract mandates compliance with MIL-STD-130N for item identification, MIL-STD-1916 for sampling, and full adherence to hazardous material labeling requirements under OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard, with pre-award submission of labels and MSDS for non-exempt materials. Cybersecurity is enforced through FAR 252.204-7012, requiring NIST SP 800-171 implementation, cyber incident reporting to DIBNET within 72 hours, and media preservation for 90 days. Invoicing is exclusively via WAWF, with payment processing administered through the Defense Finance and Accounting Service. The award is based on best value, allowing trade-offs between price and non-price factors, and includes mandatory clauses on whistleblower rights, anti-trafficking, child labor, equal opportunity for persons with disabilities, and small business representation under FAR 52.219-28. The contracting officer is Patrick Sikorski, with no designated COR or COTR identified. Compliance