ROD, BATTERY RETAINING

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded a requirements contract to Cummins Inc. under contract number SPE7LX-21-D-0007, with a base period effective November 12, 2020, and the potential to extend for up to 10 years through four optional two-year periods, concluding on November 11, 2032, if all options are exercised. The contract is structured as a fixed-price with economic price adjustment vehicle for the supply of 9,304 National Stock Numbers, with a single delivered line item identified as the Battery Retaining Rod (NSN 6160015971208), priced at $27.62 each for a total of 40 units, amounting to $1,104.80 under a specific delivery order. The overall estimated contract value ranges from approximately $49.7 million to $248.7 million, depending on order volumes and option exercises. Delivery orders are fulfilled through a requirements-based mechanism with FOB Destination for DLA Direct and Customer Direct shipments, and FOB Origin for Foreign Military Sales, with inspection and acceptance performed by the Government at the destination or origin respectively, administered by DLA Land and Maritime or DCMA Huntsville. Packaging must adhere to specific identification labeling requirements, including the W25G1V code and TCN W25G1V620200MW, with shipments required to be sent via the fastest traceable means to HJI TENNESSEE, LLC in Memphis, TN. Invoicing must be submitted through WAWF in compliance with DFARS 252.232-7003, and payments are processed by the Defense Finance and Accounting Service in Columbus, Ohio. The contract incorporates multiple FAR and DFARS clauses, including provisions for accelerated payments to small business subcontractors, cybersecurity incident reporting, and prohibitions on certain telecommunications equipment. Cummins Inc. is the awardee with CAGE 04MP1 and is presumed to hold Women-Owned Small Business status as the solicitation was set aside under that program, requiring affirmative representations under FAR 52.204-19 covering small business status, subcontracting commitments, cybersecurity compliance, and equipment restrictions. No key personnel, security clearances, or organizational conflict of interest clauses are specified, and no detailed technical specifications or packaging standards beyond labeling and shipping direction are outlined, though reference is made