BATTERY, STORAGE

This contract specifies the procurement of 40 lithium-ion storage batteries with a Type I shelf life of 36 months, non-extendable, under solicitation SPE7L1-26-T-855P. The batteries must comply with strict packaging standards including MIL-STD-2073-1E and MIL-STD-129 for marking, and must be palletized in accordance with DLA packaging requirements. Each unit must be packaged to prevent short circuiting, and the supplier must provide a Material Safety Data Sheet per FED-STD-313. The items are subject to zero defect acceptance sampling under MIL-STD-1916 or ASQ H1331, with critical, major, and minor attributes assigned verification levels VII, IV, and II respectively. Mercury or mercury-containing compounds are prohibited except in specific exempted applications such as certain batteries, instruments, or weapon systems, and any portable devices containing mercury must include a secondary containment. Delivery is FOB destination, with a 67-day delivery window and no variance allowed in quantity. Acceptance and inspection occur at the destination, and all items must conform to ICAO hazardous materials regulations for transport. The contract is a total small business set-aside under NAICS 335910, with bids due by July 31, 2026.