CELL, BATTERY

This contract involves the procurement of sealed maintenance-free gel lead acid batteries identified by NSN/Part Number 6135-01-469-7574, with a quantity of two units to be delivered within 60 days. The contract incorporates specific Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) packaging, technical, and quality requirements as outlined by the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements effective at the solicitation or award date. Sampling and quality verification will follow MIL-STD-1916 or ASQ H1331 standards, with strict controls on attribute verification levels and acceptance criteria. Importantly, the contract prohibits the intentional addition or direct contact of mercury or mercury compounds with any hardware or supplies unless specified exceptions apply, such as in functional mercury use in certain batteries and equipment. Additionally, the contract mandates compliance with the revised Federal Standard No. 313-E for hazardous materials, requiring suppliers to submit Safety Data Sheets (SDS) instead of MSDS, proper Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) labeling, and employee training on these new requirements in accordance with OSHA’s updated Hazard Communication Standard (29 C.F.R. 1910.1200). Product labeling must conform with federal statutes, and the batteries must meet a non-extendable 12-month shelf life requirement. The contracting officer for this procurement is Lisa Kowalczyk, and the solicitation is managed by the Defense Logistics Agency, Department of Defense.