BATTERY, NONRECHARGE

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded a firm fixed-price purchase order valued at $3,019.36 to Eastern Carolina Vocational Center, identified by CAGE code 4U407, for the delivery of 167 packages of non-rechargeable batteries under delivery order SPE7M117D0001. The award, issued on July 14, 2026, and scheduled for delivery by July 21, 2026, was processed under simplified acquisition procedures as a commercial item procurement utilizing Fast Pay terms per FAR 52.213-1, with payment to be made net 15 days via electronic funds transfer under payment code SL4701. The contract stipulates FOB origin terms, meaning risk of loss transfers to the government upon departure from the contractor’s facility in Greenville, North Carolina, though physical delivery is to Fort Bragg, North Carolina. The batteries, identified by NSN 6135013511131, are subject to DPAS rating 15 CFR 700, requiring priority handling in production and delivery. Packaging must be traceable and exclude parcel post, with all shipments clearly marked using specified identifiers including SHIP TO CODE, MARKFOR, DIC: A0A, DIST: V, ADV: FC: Z9, and an internal code W36LKH61950213. No specific MIL-STDs are cited, and no additional packaging or preservation details are provided beyond these labeling and traceability requirements. The awardee is certified as a small, women-owned business, triggering compliance obligations under FAR Part 19 and the WOSB Federal Contract Program, including potential subcontracting reporting. Invoicing is required to comply with DFARS 252.232-7003, and electronic data interchange is confirmed as the method of submission, with no paper duplication permitted. Inspection and acceptance are performed by the government at the destination, with the requirement that all delivered items conform to contract specifications. The contracting officer is Jeffrey Dixius, with administrative support provided by Tiffany Lynn. No technical specifications beyond the NSN and part number are included, and no options, additional line items, or special contract requirements are present. The transaction is fully documented through the base contract SPE7M117D0001 and its modifications, with no formal evaluation factors or competitive proposal process involved due to