BATTERY, NONRECHARGE

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded a delivery order under contract SPE7M1-17-D-0001 to Eastern Carolina Vocational Center, CAGE code 4U407, for the procurement of 204 packages of non-rechargeable batteries, with a total contract value of $3,688.32. The order, issued on July 16, 2026, and scheduled for delivery by July 23, 2026, was awarded under the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) methodology, reflecting a simplified acquisition process focused on price and compliance. The batteries, identified by NSN 6135013511131 and part number PR 7017527522, are to be delivered FOB origin from the contractor’s location in Greenville, North Carolina, with final inspection and acceptance occurring at the destination—Fort Bragg, North Carolina—where the government assumes title and risk upon receipt. The contract mandates traceable shipping methods and prohibits parcel post, with packaging requiring clear labeling of the contract number, delivery order, and traceability identifiers including TCN W36LKH61970064 and RDD 215. The awardee is certified as a Small Business, Small Disadvantaged Business, and Women-Owned Small Business, triggering ongoing compliance obligations under FAR Part 19 and SBA regulations. Payment will be processed through the Defense Finance and Accounting Service in Columbus, Ohio, via electronic invoicing using WAWF, and is subject to Fast Pay procedures as outlined in FAR 52.213-1, enabling expedited payment upon delivery and acceptance. The order is rated under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (15 CFR 700), granting it priority status for sourcing and production. No option periods, subcontracting plans, or technical performance metrics are specified; the scope is strictly limited to the delivery of the single line item. The contracting officer is Jeffrey Dixius, with administrative support provided by Tiffany Lynn of DLA Land Postaward Support. While no formal attachments, Section I clauses (beyond Fast Pay), or MIL-STD references are included, the order adheres to the underlying base contract terms and standard DLA logistics protocols for supply delivery.