BATTERY, NONRECHARGE

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded a delivery order under the base contract SPE7M1-17-D-0001 to EASTERN CAROLINA VOCATIONAL CENTER, with CAGE code 4U407, for the procurement of ten pounds of nonrechargeable batteries (NSN 6135009857845) at a total price of $71.40. The award was issued on July 16, 2026, under solicitation SPE7LX26F72K9 using simplified acquisition procedures pursuant to FAR 52.213-1 (Fast Pay), reflecting a low-value, non-complex transaction with no formal trade-off evaluation. The contractor is classified as a Small Disadvantaged Women-Owned Business, triggering compliance with FAR 19.1001 and 19.1002, and must meet all socioeconomic representation requirements. The item is to be delivered FOB origin to a secure military location at Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland, with government acceptance occurring upon receipt and inspection at the destination. The contractor is required to use traceable shipping methods and is prohibited from using parcel post; all packaging and documentation must be marked with the identification numbers specified in Blocks 1 and 2 of the order, aligning with implied DoD standards such as MIL-STD-129 for labeling and traceability. This is a rated order under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS), mandating priority performance and delivery by the required date of July 23, 2026. Payment will be processed through the Defense Finance and Accounting Service in Columbus, Ohio, leveraging electronic data interchange, and no options, additional line items, or technical specifications beyond the product description are included. Contract administration is managed by Jeffrey Dixius as the contracting officer and Tiffany Lynn as the post-award contact, with no identified Contracting Officer’s Representative. The order has zero variance in quantity and no potential for expansion, representing a firm, fixed-price, single-delivery obligation under an IDIQ framework.