BATTERY, NONRECHARGE

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded a single-line delivery order under contract SPE7M117D0001 to EASTERN CAROLINA VOCATIONAL CENTER INC, CAGE 4U407, for the supply of five pounds of non-rechargeable batteries, NSN 6135-01-333-6737, at a total price of $241.80, with an award date of July 15, 2026. The delivery is FOB origin, meaning title and risk of loss transfer to the government upon shipment from the contractor’s facility, and the batteries must be delivered to USS FITZGERALD DDG 62, FPO AP 96665, with a specified delivery date of July 20, 2026. The contract incorporates Fast Pay terms under FAR 52.213-1, qualifying the awardee, a certified Women-Owned Small Business and Small Disadvantaged Business, for accelerated Net 15 payment processing. Invoicing must comply with DFARS 252.232-7003 and be submitted electronically via a DoD-approved system to the designated payment office in Columbus, Ohio, using payment code SL4701. The batteries are subject to strict hazardous materials regulations under IATA and ICAO, requiring packaging that prevents short circuits and heat generation as outlined in the Safety Data Sheet, with air waybills specifically noting “not restricted” and referencing Special Provision A123. All packages must be marked with BSM identification, and while no detailed MIL-STD packaging or labeling standards are cited, compliance with air transport safety rules is mandatory. The contract is a firm-fixed-price purchase order issued under simplified acquisition procedures, classified as a DPAS-rated order under 15 CFR 700, requiring priority performance, and no option quantities or modifications are included beyond existing administrative amendments. The government retains final inspection and acceptance authority at the destination, and the contractor’s small business certifications trigger compliance obligations under FAR 19.14 and 19.15, including potential subcontracting reporting requirements.