CELL, BATTERY

The Defense Logistics Agency has awarded a firm-fixed-price indefinite delivery contract to MARATHONNORCO AEROSPACE, INC. (CAGE 74025), a small business, for the procurement of battery cells (NSN 6140-01-521-8584) under delivery order SPE7M126F4580 with a total value of $383,492.10. The base contract period spans from March 27, 2026, through March 26, 2029, with potential option years extending through 2031, and includes pricing tiers that escalate annually based on volume and contract phase. The primary delivery is for 445 units to be shipped FOB destination to DLA Distribution Warner Robins in Robins AFB, Georgia, with an initial delivery date of October 20, 2026, and acceptance occurring at the destination by the Government. The contractor must comply with a Monthly Wartime Rate of 20 units and adhere to a surge capacity plan documented in contractual attachments. All packaging, preservation, and marking requirements are defined exclusively in Attachment #6, “PID, Packaging, and Marking,” while no specific MIL-STDs are cited, implying compliance with undefined military standards. The contract mandates electronic invoicing via Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF), with payment instructions pre-filled and governed by DFARS 252.232-7006. The awardee is required to submit subcontracting reports through eSRS, disclose use of covered telecommunications under FAR 52.204-29, and comply with DPAS prioritization under 15 CFR 700. The contract also incorporates supply chain security representations and electronic submission protocols, requiring SAM.gov and WAWF registration. The only designated point of contact is Scott Knowles for WAWF matters, while no COR, COTR, or PCO contact details are provided. The contract structure is an IDIQ with a maximum value exceeding $14.5 million when fully exercised, though the awarded delivery order is limited to the specified unit quantity and price.