BATTERY, NONRECHARGE

The Contract SPE7LX26F85W4, awarded on July 31, 2026, by the Defense Logistics Agency to EASTERN CAROLINA VOCATIONAL CENTER (CAGE 4U407), is a simplified acquisition under FAR Part 13 for the purchase of 6,000 non-rechargeable batteries (NSN 6135013511131) at a total price of $108.48. The order, issued under the master contract SPE7M117D0001, was awarded on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable basis, with no formal evaluation of technical or past performance factors beyond confirmation of item compliance. The contractor, a certified Small Disadvantaged Woman-Owned Business, is required to deliver the batteries by August 7, 2026, to the government facility located at Camp George West, Golden, Colorado, with FOB Origin and Government payment responsibility. All shipments must be sent via the fastest traceable means, excluding Parcel Post, and must be clearly marked with the contract number, delivery order number, CAGE code, part number, and NSN as per standard military logistics practices, though specific MIL-STD references are not explicitly mandated. Invoicing must follow DFARS 252.232-300 and align with Fast Pay Net 15 terms, with payments processed through the Defense Finance and Accounting Service in Columbus, Ohio. The contract contains no performance metrics, quality specifications, or testing requirements beyond general conformance to the contract description, and the sole line item reflects a firm fixed price with no options or extensions. The award reflects a transactional procurement typical of commercial items under simplified procedures, with administration handled by Jeffrey Dixius as the contracting officer and Tiffany Lynn providing post-award support.