Battery Terminal Protection and Handling Fixture Fabrication

The contract involves the design and fabrication of protective terminal covers and die-cut handles for battery units weighing over 75 pounds, with the primary objectives of preventing short circuits and enabling safe manual handling. The work requires engineering precision to ensure the protective components are durable, electrically insulating, and tailored to fit specific battery configurations, thereby mitigating risks during storage, transport, and deployment in demanding operational environments. The scope encompasses full fabrication capabilities, including material selection, prototyping, testing, and final installation, aligned with military and industrial safety standards. This subcontract is issued under the Department of Defense through the Defense Logistics Agency and falls under the NAICS code 332999 for other fabricated metal product manufacturing. The contract was posted on June 24, 2026, and performance is expected to support defense logistics operations, though the exact place of performance is not specified. The work will be executed under the contract identifier SPE7L726P2796 and is intended to enhance the safety and interoperability of heavy-duty battery systems used across military platforms, with no set-aside provisions outlined for small businesses or other categories.