BATTERY, STORAGE

Contract SPE7L726P2833 is a firm-fixed-price delivery order awarded on June 30, 2026, by the Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime to Direct Line, Inc. for a total value of $1,144.25. The contract was issued through full and open competition under NAICS code 335910 for the procurement of five storage batteries (NSN 6140-01-031-6877) divided across two line items. Delivery is required by August 4, 2026, to Fort Hood, Texas, with shipping terms established as FOB Destination. Inspection and acceptance are the responsibility of the government at the destination. The contractor must adhere to strict military standards for packaging, marking, and preservation, including MIL-STD-2073-1E, MIL-STD-129, and MIL-STD-130N for unique item identification. Because the items are hazardous materials, compliance with FED-STD-313 and the provision of Safety Data Sheets are mandatory. Administrative requirements include the use of the Wide Area Workflow system for all invoicing and receiving reports, with payment terms set at net 30 days. Key regulatory and security obligations include compliance with NIST SP 800-171 for safeguarding covered defense information and mandatory antiterrorism awareness training for personnel. The award is subject to the Defense Priorities and Allocations System, requiring the contractor to prioritize this order over non-rated contracts. Additional prohibitions are in place regarding the use of certain telecommunications equipment, ByteDance applications, and Kaspersky Lab software.