BATTERY, NONRECHARGE

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded a single-line delivery order, SPE7LX26F74K2, to EASTERN CAROLINA VOCATIONAL CENTER INC (CAGE 4U407) on July 20, 2026, for the procurement of one nonrechargeable battery (NSN 6135-01-333-6737) at a total cost of $48.36. The order is issued under the base indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract SPE7M1-17-D-0001 and requires delivery by July 23, 2026, to the FOB destination address: USS SCRANTON SSN 756, Unit 100268 Box 1, FPO AP 96692. The contract specifies FOB DESTINATION as the controlling terms, with payment handled directly by the Defense Finance and Accounting Service in Columbus, Ohio, under the Fast Pay provision of FAR 52.213-1, enabling expedited payment upon receipt and acceptance. The awardee is certified as a Small Business, with additional designations as a Small Disadvantaged Business and Women-Owned Small Business, triggering compliance obligations under FAR 19.14 and 19.15, including small business subcontracting planning and SAM reporting. The battery is classified as a hazardous material, requiring strict adherence to IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations, ICAO Technical Instructions, and the National Fire Protection Association Safety Data Sheet, including packaging that prevents short circuits and dangerous heat generation, and labeling that includes Special Provision A123 and the phrase “not restricted” on air waybills. No parcel post is permitted, and shipments must use the fastest traceable transport method. Packing and marking must display the contract IDs SPE7M1-17-D-0001 and SPE7LX-26-F-74K2 in block letters, though no detailed packaging standards like MIL-STD-129 or UID requirements are specified. Acceptance occurs at the destination by the government, with no formal contracting officer’s representative assigned. The award includes no options, and the delivery order is fixed at one unit with zero variance. Administrative contact is maintained through Jeffrey Dixius and DLA Land and Maritime, with contract modifications referenced indicating prior activity under the base contract.