BATTERY, STORAGE

The contract solicitation SPE7L7-26-Q-2127 seeks two units of battery, storage, identified by NSN 6140-01-590-5288, with delivery required within 60 days after acceptance at the designated destination in Virginia Beach, VA, though the official place of performance is listed as Jericho, VT. The procurement is for a commercial off-the-shelf item subject to stringent defense logistics standards including MIL-STD-2073-1E for packaging, MIL-STD-129 for marking and barcoding with special code 32 indicating shelf life, and RP001 for palletization as mandated by the Defense Logistics Agency. The supplier must comply with all technical and quality requirements referenced in the DLA Master List, including RQ011 for removal of government identification from non-accepted supplies and IP025 for hazardous materials handling, with preservation requiring heat and moisture control. The contract mandates full adherence to cybersecurity protocols under DFARS 252.204-7012 for safeguarding covered defense information and CMMC Level 2 self-assessment compliance, alongside prohibitions on covered telecommunications equipment under 252.204-7018. Packaging and labeling must include traceability identifiers such as RDD 777 and TCN V4365A62048H23, with all shipments delivered F.O.B. destination, meaning the contractor bears all transportation costs and risks until delivery. The solicitation requires electronic invoicing via WAWF and mandates compliance with numerous FAR and DFARS clauses addressing payment terms, prompt payment discounts, electronic funds transfer, ethical contracting, whistleblower rights, antiterrorism training, counterfeit part detection, and export controls. The award will be made based on best value, allowing for non-lowest price selections based on technical acceptability and value considerations, and the contract includes obligations related to small business growth, veteran employment reporting, sustainable products, and paid sick leave under Executive Order 13706. No pricing is specified in the solicitation, leaving unit and total cost as open variables for offerors, and all representations, certifications, and disclosures—including UEI, CAGE code, size status, and sanctions compliance—are to be completed by offerors during submission but are not pre-populated in the document.