Shelf Life and Preservation Management

The contract involves the implementation of preservation methods and shelf life control for battery assemblies, with specific focus on contractor-defined preservation methods labeled ZZ and Type I, along with a mandatory 12-month shelf life tracking requirement. The work is oriented toward ensuring the long-term integrity and operational readiness of battery systems through standardized preservation techniques and rigorous time-based monitoring protocols. All activities must adhere to defined technical standards to maintain performance reliability over the designated shelf life period. This subcontract is issued under the Defense Logistics Agency, part of the Department of Defense, with performance expected at FPO, ZIP 09564. The solicitation was posted on July 28, 2026, and responses are due by August 10, 2026. The North American Industry Classification System code 385999 applies, indicating it pertains to other miscellaneous electrical equipment and component manufacturing. There is no set-aside type specified, and the contract is not open to general public bidding but rather targeted at qualified subcontractors capable of meeting technical and logistical demands of defense-grade battery preservation.