BATTERY, NONRECHARGE

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded a delivery order under contract SPE7M1-17-D-0001 to Eastern Carolina Vocational Center (CAGE 4U407), a small business, for the supply of 10 non-rechargeable batteries with NSN 6135009857845 at a total price of $71.40. The order, issued on July 18, 2026, with delivery due by July 21, 2026, is FOB Origin, meaning title and risk of loss transfer to the government upon shipment from the contractor's location, and the government assumes responsibility for freight costs. The batteries must be shipped using traceable methods, excluding parcel post, and all packages must be marked with the Military Freight Code FB488761980034, RDD Code 555, and Project Code TP 2, consistent with DoD standard practices even though specific MIL-STD references are not explicitly stated. Invoicing is required through Wide Area Workflow per DFARS 252.232-7003 and is eligible for Fast Pay under FAR 52.213-1, indicating an expedited payment process. Inspection and acceptance occur at the delivery destination, Luke Air Force Base, Arizona, and are performed by the government. The contracting officer is Jeffrey Dixius, with administrative support provided by DLA Land and Maritime, and payment is processed through the SL4701 payment office using the appropriation identifier 97X4930 5CBX 001 2620 S33189. The order is rated under the Defense Priorities and Allocation System, reflecting its priority status, and while no formal evaluation factors or special contract requirements are documented, the streamlined nature of the transaction, coupled with the small business status and low value, suggests an LPTA approach. No option quantities, modifications affecting scope, or additional representations beyond small business status and DPAS rating are present.