RETAINER, BATTERY

Defense Logistics Agency award SPE7L026F3237 is an Indefinite Delivery Contract issued to C & S Aerospace, Inc. for the procurement of battery retainers under NSN 6160000094016. The contract was issued on May 7, 2026, and signed on August 17, 2026, with a maximum contract ceiling of 250,000.00 dollars. While initial line items for the battery retainers were canceled via modification, the contract remains an active vehicle for future delivery orders. Performance and production occur at the contractor's facility in Fullerton, California, with shipping terms set as FOB Origin. The contract mandates strict adherence to military standards for packaging and marking, specifically MIL-STD-2073-1E and MIL-STD-129. Inspection and acceptance are conducted at the origin by the government, utilizing sampling methods such as MIL-STD-105 and MIL-STD-1916. Administrative oversight is provided by DCMA Southern California, and all invoicing must be processed electronically through the Wide Area WorkFlow system. Key regulatory requirements include mandatory compliance with NIST SP 800-171 for safeguarding covered defense information and reporting cyber incidents within 72 hours. The contractor must also comply with prohibitions on covered foreign telecommunications equipment and provide specific notifications for the delivery of radioactive or hazardous materials. The award is governed by various FAR and DFARS clauses covering small business representations, whistleblower rights, and the prohibition of trafficking in persons.