BATTERY, STORAGE

The contract is for the procurement of four 6-volt, fully sealed, non-spillable, submersible, maintenance-free, deep-cycle marine batteries of the Absorbent Glass Material type, designated as Concorde Battery Corporation Part Number GPL-4CT with NSN 6140-01-584-0411. Delivery is required within 60 days of order issuance under a Firm Fixed Price arrangement with zero variance allowed in quantity, and both inspection and acceptance occur at origin. The batteries are classified as Type I, non-extendable shelf-life items with a strict 18-month shelf life, requiring compliance with RS013 and special marking code 32 per MIL-STD-129 for shelf-life identification. Packaging and marking must adhere to MIL-STD-2073-1E with Pack Code U and HM preservation method, and palletization must follow DLA Packaging Requirements for Procurement (RP001). Barcoding must meet MIL-STD-129R standards with 2D Data Matrix labels, and physical bare item marking is mandatory. The item is subject to zero-defect sampling under MIL-STD-1916 or ASQ H1331, with all unspecified attributes treated as major and acceptance criteria requiring zero non-conformances unless otherwise permitted. The contract incorporates extensive cybersecurity and compliance requirements, including the mandatory Implementation of NIST SP 800-171 under 252.204-7012 for safeguarding covered defense information and reporting cyber incidents within 72 hours, along with CMMC Level 2 self-assessment compliance. Additional regulatory obligations include adherence to DFARS provisions on hazardous material handling, prohibition of procurement from certain foreign entities including Russia, Iran, and Venezuela, disclosure of employment of China-based personnel, and compliance with Buy American Act and Trade Agreements. Payment must be processed through WAWF with electronic submissions only, and prompt payment terms apply. The final delivery address is the USS Abraham Lincoln CVN 72, FPO AE 09520, and the solicitation issued on May 8, 2026, has a response deadline of May 19, 2026. Evaluation is based on price, delivery, and past performance with award made on best value to the government. The contractor must provide a Certificate of Conformance, maintain supply chain traceability records, and ensure all