Quality Assurance and Acceptance Testing Services

The contract requires independent or third-party inspection and testing services to validate that sealed lead acid batteries meet established shelf-life, performance, and safety standards using MIL-STD-1916 or ASQ H1331 sampling plans. The work is focused on ensuring compliance through rigorous quality assurance protocols, with testing conducted to verify that batteries remain reliable and safe over their intended storage and operational lifespans. This effort supports the Department of Defense’s procurement standards for sealed lead acid batteries, specifically under DLA Packaging Requirements for Procurement. The solicitation is issued as a subcontract under NAICS code 541380 and has a response deadline of August 14, 2026. The place of performance is designated as FPO with a ZIP code of 34085, indicating that testing may occur at or be delivered to a military postal location. The posting date is August 3, 2026, giving potential vendors approximately eleven days to prepare and submit their proposals. The contract will be executed under DLA’s oversight, emphasizing adherence to defense-grade quality controls and the need for certified, impartial third-party verification of battery reliability under stringent military specifications.