BATTERY, STORAGE

Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime awarded delivery order SPE7L326F1605 to Washington Foundries Inc on June 29, 2026, for the procurement of storage batteries under the broader indefinite delivery contract SPE7L326D5007. The base period order consists of two units at a total price of 399.00 dollars, with three subsequent option years that increase in unit price, bringing the potential total for these specific line items to 1,719.76 dollars. While the overarching contract vehicle has a maximum value of 350,000.00 dollars and a guaranteed minimum of 11,660.29 dollars, this specific order is focused on the delivery of batteries with a required delivery date of October 27, 2026. The contract mandates strict adherence to military standards, including MIL-STD-2073-1E for packaging and preservation, MIL-STD-129 for shipment marking, and MIL-STD-130N for unique item identification and barcoding. The items have a specified shelf life of 12 months and are subject to government inspection and acceptance at the destination in Columbus, Ohio. Quality assurance is governed by sampling plans such as MIL-STD-1916 and ASQ H1331. Administrative requirements include invoicing through the Wide Area WorkFlow system and compliance with various FAR and DFARS clauses regarding small business representations, export controls, and the prohibition of covered telecommunications equipment.