BATTERY, NONRECHARGE

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded a firm fixed-price delivery order under the base contract SPE7M1-17-D-0001 to Eastern Carolina Vocational Center, CAGE 4U407, for 184 units of nonrechargeable battery (NSN 6135009857845, Part 003-360013R00) at a total cost of $1,313.76, with delivery required by July 24, 2026. The order is issued under simplified acquisition procedures and is designated for fast pay under FAR 52.213-1, enabling expedited invoice processing. The contractor is located in Greenville, North Carolina, and the items must be delivered FOB origin to Robins Air Force Base in Georgia, with inspection and acceptance occurring at the destination by the government. The contract includes strict packaging and marking requirements, prohibiting parcel post and mandating traceable shipping methods with proper identification of the base contract and delivery order numbers. The awardee is certified as a small business, small disadvantaged business, and women-owned small business, triggering compliance obligations under FAR Part 19 and requiring adherence to DPAS priority rating under 15 CFR 700 for schedule fulfillment. Payment is administered through Defense Finance and Accounting Service, with electronic invoicing via EDI required, and remittance directed to P.O. Box 182317, Columbus, Ohio. The contracting officer is Jeffrey Dixius of the DLA Land and Maritime Strategic ACO Program Directorate, with administrative support provided by Tiffany Lynn. No option quantities, alternates, or special requirements beyond standard delivery, inspection, and reporting obligations are specified, and the procurement is fully funded under appropriation BX: 97X4930 5CBX 001 2620 S33189. The contract structure and low value suggest a streamlined award process based on lowest price technically acceptable criteria, with no technical evaluation factors documented.