BATTERY, NONRECHARGE

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded a delivery order under base contract SPE7M117D0001 to Eastern Carolina Vocational Center, a small disadvantaged women-owned small business with CAGE code 4U407, for four units of nonrechargeable batteries (NSN 6135013336737) at a total price of $193.44. The order was issued on July 15, 2026, with delivery required by July 20, 2026, to the USS FITZGERALD DDG 62 at FPO AP 96665 under FOB Origin terms, meaning the government assumes all freight costs. The contract is subject to Fast Pay procedures under FAR 52.213-1, enabling expedited payment processing, and requires strict compliance with IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations and ICAO Technical Instructions for air transport, including the inclusion of Special Provision A123 and the “not restricted” designation on air waybills. Packaging must prevent short circuits and avoid dangerous heat generation, per Safety Data Sheet requirements, though no specific preservation, bar-coding, or MIL-STD packaging standards are detailed. All shipments must be marked with the base contract number SPE7M117D0001 and delivery order SPE7LX26F71C9. Payment is processed through the Defense Finance and Accounting Service in Columbus, Ohio, using a BX accounting code, and the contracting officer is Jeffrey Dixius with post-award support provided by DLA Land and Maritime. The contractor’s certification as a Women-Owned Small Business and Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business triggers compliance obligations under FAR Part 19 and SBA program rules, requiring ongoing eligibility verification. The order is rated under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System per 15 CFR 700 and uses the Vendor Shipment Module for logistics coordination, with no option quantities or modification ranges available. Acceptance occurs at the destination upon signature by an authorized government representative, and no separate contracting officer’s representative or technical representative is identified.