BATTERY, NONRECHARGE

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded a delivery order under contract SPE7M1-17-D-0001 to Eastern Carolina Vocational Center, identified by CAGE code 4U407, for the procurement of five packs of nonrechargeable batteries (NSN 6135-01-333-6737) at a total contract value of $241.80. The award was issued on July 20, 2026, with delivery required by July 23, 2026, under FOB Origin terms, meaning the government assumes responsibility for freight costs once the batteries leave the contractor's facility in Greenville, NC. The destination is Fort Myer, VA, at JBMHH Storage Site AXG FT MYER, 101 BLOXON ST BLDG 205 DOOR13. The contractor is certified as a small business, specifically a small disadvantaged women-owned business, triggering associated federal reporting requirements and compliance obligations under the SBA’s WOSB and 8(a) programs. This order is rated under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS), requiring the contractor to prioritize its performance over non-rated contracts. Batteries must be packaged to prevent short circuits and dangerous heat generation, adhering to the Safety Data Sheet specifications and complying with IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations and ICAO Technical Instructions for air transport; parcel post is explicitly prohibited. All shipments must be labeled with the base contract number SPE7M1-17-D-0001 and the delivery order number SPE7LX-26-F-74P8, and must include designated shipping address codes W73BF0 and W6X0 USALRCTR JB MYER HE. Inspection and acceptance occur at the destination by the government, with no contractor responsibility for validation. Payment is processed by Defense Finance and Accounting Service through remit-to address PO BOX 182317, COLUMBUS OH 43218-2317, using payment code SL4701, under the Fast Pay provision of FAR 52.213-1, which enables automated electronic invoicing via EDI. The contracting officer is Jeffrey Dixius, with no designated COR or COTR listed. The order is a single-line-item transaction with no options or quantity variations. The contractor's size status and DPAS rating are affirmative declarations embedded