DDSP MHE Batteries

This acquisition is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside for the procurement of 36-volt lead-acid flooded cell batteries, specifically part number 6140-N00001921, designed for Yale and Hyster forklift models. The requirement specifies exact technical parameters including dimensions of 35 x 25.5 x 23 inches, a weight range of 1,850 to 2,500 pounds, a 30-inch cable with SB 350 Amp connector, single-point watering system, and battery water monitor, with all units to be delivered to DLA Distribution Susquehanna in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania. The solicitation, issued as an RFQ under number SP3300-26-Q-0176, is being conducted on a firm-fixed-price basis with a response deadline of June 9, 2026, at 1:00 PM EDT. Submission is strictly electronic via email to samuel.tustin@dla.mil, with no facsimile or hard copy submissions permitted, and all quotes must include descriptive literature proving compliance with all salient characteristics of the specified battery. The contract imposes mandatory administrative, security, and logistical requirements including adherence to WAWF for invoicing and payment, with specific DoDAAC and shipping codes provided for submission accuracy. Deliveries must be scheduled via appointment confirmed by emailing the bill of lading to DDSP.Prelodge@dla.mil at least 24 hours prior to arrival, and all shipments must clearly display the contract or purchase order number on exterior packaging to avoid payment delays or returns. Contractors must be registered in SAM, maintain registration throughout performance, and provide exact SAM-verified entity information including UEI and CAGE code. Compliance with multiple FAR and DFARS clauses is required, encompassing prohibitions on hexavalent chromium, buy American provisions, human trafficking, CUI markings, cybersecurity safeguards under FAR 52.240-93, and identity verification of personnel. Payment terms include prompt payment discounts, accelerated payments to small business subcontractors, and strict invoicing protocols based on item type. The NAICS code is 335910 with a 1,250-employee size standard, and the PSC is 6140, with all quotations evaluated under FAR 12.203 and subject to set-aside eligibility verification for SDVOS