BATTERY, STORAGE

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded Battery Outlet, Inc. (CAGE 0FGN2) a fixed-price contract for four non-spillable storage batteries under solicitation SPE7L7-26-Q-0566, with a total value of $180.00, awarded on July 31, 2026. The item, identified by NSN 6140013710519, must be delivered F.O.B. Origin from the contractor’s facility in Chesapeake, Virginia, with inspection and acceptance occurring at the same location prior to shipment. All items are subject to strict military packaging and marking standards, including MIL-STD-2073-1E Level B with Pack Code Q, MIL-STD-129 for labeling and GS1-128 barcoding, and specific identification as “NONSPILLABLE BATTERY” on both the unit and outer packaging. Terminals must be protected against short circuit and packaging must comply with 49 CFR § 173.159a. The contractor is required to provide a Certificate of Conformance, Safety Data Sheets, and complete electronic invoicing through Wide Area WorkFlow, with payment processing governed by DFARS 252.232-7006. The contract incorporates a broad array of federal acquisition regulations emphasizing cybersecurity, supply chain integrity, and compliance with federal mandates. Key clauses include 252.204-7012 for safeguarding covered defense information, 252.204-7018 prohibiting acquisition of certain defense telecommunications equipment, and 52.204-21 for basic safeguarding of information systems. Additional requirements mandate adherence to antiterrorism training, whistleblower protections, and prohibitions on contracting with entities linked to Kaspersky Lab, ByteDance, or inverted domestic corporations. The contractor must also comply with hazardous material handling standards, sustainable products guidelines, and employment reporting obligations for veterans. Packaging and preservation follow HM methods and CLNG/DRY protocols, and all shipments must include accurate documentation per Ocean Bill of Lading requirements. While no option quantities or extended delivery schedules are specified, award was based on best value considering price, past performance, and delivery, with full compliance with the Uniform Contract Format and DFARS supply chain security obligations enforced.