BATTERY, STORAGE

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded a delivery order under contract SPE7L425D5017 to DIRECT LINE, INC (CAGE 0GE52) for the procurement of non-spillable batteries, part number NP12-12, with a total contract price of $98.10 for a single unit. The award, issued on July 14, 2026, is structured as an indefinite-delivery contract with a base period and multiple option years, applying tiered pricing based on volume thresholds ranging from one to over thirty-one units. The contract operates under a fixed-price arrangement with delivery requirements governed by FOB Origin terms, wherein the contractor’s facility in Sunrise, Florida, serves as both the point of delivery and performance. The batteries, identified by NSN 6140013719540, must comply with strict packaging and labeling standards including the requirement to mark all units and outer packaging “NONSPILLABLE” or “NONSPILLABLE BATTERY,” adhering to 49 CFR §173.159a and IP025 hazardous materials guidelines. Shelf life is limited to twelve months non-extendable under RS001 for TYPE I (CODE H) items, and all items must be marked with a Unique Item Identifier per MIL-STD-130N and labeled per MIL-STD-129 for shipment and storage, including barcoding as required by DoD logistics standards. The contract mandates comprehensive compliance with federal and defense-specific regulations, including the implementation of NIST SP 800-171 cybersecurity controls, mandatory cyber incident reporting, and the flow-down of security clauses to subcontractors handling covered defense information. Hazardous materials must be labeled under OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard and GHS guidelines, with pre-award submission of Material Safety Data Sheets required. The contractor must also comply with FAR and DFARS clauses including Postaward Small Business Program Representation, Child Labor Cooperation, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities, Changes – Fixed Price, and Transportation of Supplies by Sea. Inspection and acceptance occur at origin, conducted by the Defense Contract Management Agency under MIL-STD-1916 with zero non-conformances required unless otherwise specified. Financial administration is governed through the Wide Area WorkFlow system for invoicing, with remittance directed to the Defense Finance and Accounting Service in Columbus, Ohio. The contract includes no stated maximum value ceiling, and pricing varies across base and