BATTERY, STORAGE

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded DIRECT LINE, INC with CAGE code 0GE52 a delivery order under contract SPE7L425D5024 for one sealed lead acid battery, storage item with NSN 6140-01-459-4084 and part number RBC7, at a unit price of $311.98, resulting in a total contract value of $311.98. The award was issued on July 20, 2026, and the contract operates as an indefinite-delivery contract under the Simplified Acquisition Threshold with a base period of one year and a maximum ceiling of $250,000.00 across base and optional quantities. All deliveries must be made to DIRECT LINE, INC’s facility in Sunrise, Florida, with FOB DESTINATION OTHER for this specific delivery order, although the base contract uses FOB ORIGIN. Performance is governed by MIL-STD-2073-1E for packaging and MIL-STD-129 for marking, labeling, and barcoding, including use of GS1-128 barcodes and special marking code 32 indicating a non-extendable 12-month shelf life. Inspection and acceptance occur at the supplier’s origin site and are conducted by the Government per FAR 52.246-2, with zero tolerance for critical defects and compliance required with DLA’s Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements. The product must adhere to federal sustainability mandates including ENERGY STAR, USDA BioPreferred, and EPA SNAP regulations, and must be free of intentional mercury. Cybersecurity requirements mandate compliance with NIST SP 800-171 and DFARS 252.204-7012 for safeguarding covered defense information, with mandatory cyber incident reporting within 72 hours. Invoicing is exclusively through WAWF, with payment directed to the Defense Finance and Accounting Service in Columbus, Ohio. Contract administration is managed by Contracting Officer Patrick Sikorski, with no designated COR/COTR identified. The contractor must maintain current SAM registration and comply with FAR clauses on small business representation, child labor, equal opportunity, whistleblower rights, and termination for convenience. While the contract includes option periods with increasing unit prices, no additional quantities beyond the base order are guaranteed, and the total value remains capped at $250,000.00. No affirmative