BATTERY, STORAGE

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded a fixed-price contract to Chicago Parts & Sound Enterprises, identified by CAGE code 16PR7, for the delivery of one sealed lead acid battery (AGM Type I, NSN 6140-01-652-5963, part number DCM0035) at a total price of $108.97. The award was issued on July 14, 2026, under solicitation SPE7L7-26-T-1314, with delivery required within 20 days after award. The contract specifies FOB destination terms, meaning the contractor assumes all transportation costs and risks until final delivery at the designated government location. Packaging and marking must strictly comply with MIL-STD-2073-1E and MIL-STD-129, including preservation method ZZ, D3 unit container, and palletization per RP001. Batteries must be non-spillable, terminals protected from short-circuit, and clearly labeled with “NON-SPILLABLE” and the contract number. Each package must bear the marking “Product Verification Test Samples - Do Not Post to Stock” and include identification numbers from blocks 1 and 2, with bar-coding per MIL-STD-129. The item is subject to Product Verification Testing at the government’s destination and must meet sampling standards under MIL-STD-1916 or ASQ H1331. The contractor, certified as a Small Disadvantaged Business and Woman-Owned Small Business, must comply with extensive regulatory requirements including hazardous material handling as per 29 CFR 1910.1200 and submission of a Safety Data Sheet. Numerous FAR clauses are incorporated, including termination for convenience, default, prompt payment, combating trafficking in persons, equal opportunity, paid sick leave, and minimum wage requirements under Executive Orders. Deviations apply to several clauses under deviation number 2026-00038, and a unique deviation under 2025-00003 applies to subcontracting for commercial services. The contract is designated as a DPAS-rated award, granting priority status under national defense prioritization systems. Invoicing must be submitted exclusively through the Wide Area WorkFlow system, with payment processed to the Defense Financial and Accounting Service in Columbus, Ohio. No contract modifications, options, or subcontracting plans are specified, and no COTR