BATTERY, NONRECHARGE

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded a delivery order under contract SPE7M117D0001 to the Eastern Carolina Vocational Center, CAGE 4U407, for the procurement of 10,000 units of non-rechargeable batteries (NSN 6135013336737) at a total price of $483.60. The award was issued on July 16, 2026, with delivery due by July 23, 2026, under FOB origin terms, meaning the Government assumes transportation costs and risk from the contractor’s location in Greenville, NC, to the destination at Fort Stewart, GA. The contract is classified as a small business set-aside, with no additional socioeconomic certifications indicated. The batteries must comply with rigorous packaging and shipping standards to prevent short circuits and dangerous heat generation, adhering strictly to the Special Provisions in the Safety Data Sheet and meeting IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations and ICAO Technical Instructions, including the requirement to mark air waybills with “not restricted” and Special Provision A123. Shipments must be traceable via approved freight methods, with parcel post prohibited, and must include tracking identifiers such as TCN and RDD. Invoicing is required through the Wide Area WorkFlow system under DFARS 252.232-7003, with payment processed by the Defense Finance and Accounting Service using Remit-To Code SL4701. The contract incorporates FAR 52.213-1 (Fast Pay), enabling expedited payment upon delivery and acceptance. Inspection and acceptance occur at the destination by Government personnel, and compliance with the Defense Priorities and Allocation System (DPAS) is affirmed, making this a rated order subject to priority scheduling requirements. No option periods, additional line items, or extended performance dates are provided, and the award was made without competitive solicitation beyond the underlying basic contract.