LEAD, STORAGE BATTERY

Solicitation SPE4A6-26-T-12KE, issued by the DLA Aviation ASC Commodities Division, is for the procurement of 13 lead storage batteries (NSN 6150-01-675-4326, Part Number 400/L9909). This is a critical application item and a source-controlled product that must be manufactured and tested according to cited limited rights data. Vendors must either have existing access to this data or provide traceability to approved sources; otherwise, a Source Approval Request (SAR) package is required. The delivery is set for 171 days after award, with a required delivery date of June 21, 2027, and a need ship date of January 31, 2027. The items are to be delivered FOB Origin to the DDSP New Cumberland Facility in Pennsylvania. Compliance with rigorous quality and safety standards is mandatory. Inspection and acceptance will occur at the destination, utilizing sampling methods per MIL-STD-1916 or ASQ H1331, with a zero non-conformance requirement for acceptance. Packaging and marking must adhere to MIL-STD-2073-1E and MIL-STD-129, respectively. Due to the nature of the product, the contractor must comply with DFARS 252.223-7001 regarding hazard warning labels and OSHA Hazard Communication Standard 29 CFR 1910.1200. Administrative requirements include electronic invoicing via the Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF) system and adherence to various FAR and DFARS clauses covering equal opportunity, cybersecurity (NIST SP 800-171), and combatting trafficking in persons. Proposals must be submitted via the DIBBS portal by August 12, 2026.