BATTERY, STORAGE

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded DIRECT LINE, INC a firm-fixed-price contract valued at $202.37 for the delivery of seven storage batteries with NSN 6140-01-628-9869, to be delivered by September 15, 2026, to Columbus, Ohio under FOB destination terms. The contract, issued under solicitation SPE7L7-26-T-1609 and assigned the contract number SPE7L726P2918, is classified under NAICS code 335910 and carries no set-aside designation. The item is a sealed lead acid battery with a non-extendable Type I shelf life of 12 months, subject to strict packaging standards per MIL-STD-2073-1E and marking requirements under MIL-STD-129P and MIL-STD-130N, including barcoding, physical identification labels, and special markings for Product Verification Test samples. Inspection and acceptance occur at the destination by the government, with critical quality thresholds requiring zero non-conformances per MIL-STD-1916 and ASQ H1331 sampling standards. All invoicing and receiving reports must be submitted through WAWF, and payment is routed via the designated DoDAAC. The contract includes a comprehensive set of FAR and DFARS clauses covering supply chain security, labor standards, trafficking prohibitions, cybersecurity, privacy, small business utilization, and compliance with Executive Orders on wages and sick leave, with multiple clauses modified under Deviation 2026-00038. Additional regulatory requirements include adherence to the Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act, prohibition on certain foreign-made telecommunications equipment, and compliance with hazardous material communication standards. The contractor must also maintain material certifications, process operation sheets, and drawings, and ensure all components are properly preserved under dry, humidity-controlled conditions. No options, extensions, or subcontracting provisions are enumerated, and no formal evaluation factors or socioeconomic certifications are documented as part of the award.