RETAINER, BATTERY

The contract pertains to the procurement of 210 units of a battery retainer, identified by NSN 6160-00-009-4016, under an indefinite-delivery contract with a guaranteed minimum of 31 units and a maximum value of $350,000. Delivery is required within 109 days of order placement, with all shipments processed FOB origin, meaning title and risk transfer to the government upon delivery at the contractor’s facility. The item is subject to strict export control under ITAR or EAR, mandating prior authorization for any disclosure or transfer of technical data to foreign persons, including foreign nationals within the United States, with compliance governed by DFARS 252.225-7048. Access to controlled data is restricted to contractors certified under the US/Canada Joint Certification Program, who have completed DLA-mandated training and approved questionnaire processes. Packaging and marking must adhere to MIL-STD-2073-1E and MIL-STD-129, with specific preservation methods specified as CLNG/DRY, elastic wrap, and medium cushioning, while all unit containers and intermediate packaging must conform to DLA RP001 standards. Barcoding is mandatory, and hazardous materials require labeling under OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard and DFARS 252.223-7001, with no mercury allowed. The contract employs a total small business set-aside under NAICS 335910 and includes multiple clauses requiring compliance with cybersecurity standards, including NIST SP 800-171 and CMMC Level 2, as well as mandatory use of WAWF for invoicing and adherence to payment and accounting protocols via DoDAAC codes. Contractors must verify employment eligibility through E-Verify, prohibit human trafficking, ensure sustainable product use, and comply with whistleblower and former government employee compensation restrictions. The solicitation closed on August 4, 2026, with submissions required through the DIBBS portal and no formal attachments listed.