LITHIUM BATTERIES, MIXED TYPES

This contract, issued under the Defense Logistics Agency and identified as delivery order SP450026F6323, is awarded to SUED-MUELL GMBH & CO. KG FUER (CAGE CA633) for the collection, packaging, labeling, and transportation of hazardous and non-hazardous industrial waste materials from USAG Wiesbaden, Germany, to the final delivery point at DLA Disposition Services – EBS in Battle Creek, Michigan. The base performance period spans from November 1, 2024, through October 31, 2027, with an option period extending to October 31, 2029, allowing for potential service continuation under FAR 52.217-8 and FAR 52.217-9. The contract encompasses diverse waste streams including various types of batteries (dry cell, lithium, and lead-acid), detergents, liquid and solid flammable materials, aerosol containers with harmful contents, and fluorescent lamps, each requiring precise classification under UN/DOT hazard codes, EPA and European Waste Codes, and proper manifest documentation. Packaging must adhere to DoD and DLA logistics standards using specified formats such as ASP, 200L, CF, and KG, with labeling conforming to international transport regulations including ADR and UN numbering systems. All deliveries are governed by FOB destination terms, with the Government responsible for inspection and acceptance at the delivery site based on conformity to contractual specifications, not technical standards. The contract value is estimated between $1.8 million and $3.98 million in USD, calculated from euro-based pricing using a 1.08 USD/EUR exchange rate, with the base award at approximately $1.8 million and potential maximum value under options and Min/Max clauses reaching nearly $4 million. Payment terms are net 30 days, processed through the Defense Finance and Accounting Service with invoices submitted to Columbus, Ohio, in compliance with DFARS 252.232-7003 and likely via WAWF. Contract administration is managed by Elizabeth Roberts as the contracting officer, with Neil Miller serving as the contracting officer’s representative stationed in Wiesbaden, Germany, and additional logistical support provided by Anzar Khan. The contractor must comply with FAR clauses 52.212-1, 52.212-3, 52.212-