CHARGER, BATTERY

The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) awarded a fixed-price delivery order to BATTERY OUTLET, INC. (CAGE 0FGN2), a small disadvantaged and woman-owned small business, for the procurement of one battery charger (NSN 6130-01-717-7179) at a total contract value of $609.00. The award, issued under solicitation SPE7L7-26-T-3579 and effective July 15, 2026, requires delivery by August 4, 2026, with shipment terms designated as FOB origin, though conflicting references to FOB destination indicate potential ambiguity requiring clarification. Performance is governed by stringent technical, quality, and packaging standards, including compliance with the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, which supersedes all other referenced standards such as ASTM D3951 and MIL-STD-129, the latter mandating specific marking, labeling, and barcode requirements for all packaging. The item must be mercury-free, as mandated by NAVSEA 5100-003D, and the contractor affirmed compliance with this environmental restriction. Inspection and acceptance occur at the destination, with the government retaining full authority over final acceptance based on sampling under MIL-STD-1916 or ASQ Z1.4, requiring zero non-conformances. Payment is processed exclusively through the Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF) system, with invoicing tied to receiving reports and cost vouchers, and funding is allocated under accounting code BX: 97X4930 5CBX 001 2620 S33189. The contracting officer is Kristen Elliott, and while a contracting officer’s representative or technical representative is not specified, administrative responsibilities reside with DLA’s finance office in Columbus, Ohio. The sole line item is firm-fixed price with no options or quantities, and the award is considered a simplified acquisition, likely under the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable framework, with full compliance with socioeconomic certifications and federal acquisition regulations binding the contractor.