BATTERY, NONRECHARGE

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded a single-line-item delivery order under contract SPE7M1-17-D-0001 to Eastern Carolina Vocational Center (CAGE 4U407) for the supply of one non-rechargeable battery (NSN 6135-01-333-6737) at a total price of $48.36, with an award date of July 21, 2026, and a delivery deadline of July 24, 2026. The battery is destined for the USS PIERRE (LCS 38) at FPO AP 96694-7100, with FOB origin terms placing transportation risk and cost on the government after shipment from the contractor’s facility. The contract employs simplified acquisition procedures under FAR 52.213-1 (Fast Pay) and mandates electronic invoice submission via DFARS 252.232-7003, likely through WAWF using EDI. Packaging must prevent short circuits and dangerous heat generation in strict compliance with the Safety Data Sheet, IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations, and ICAO Technical Instructions, and shipments must utilize the fastest traceable means, explicitly prohibiting parcel post. All packages must be marked with required identifiers including S/R Voucher Number, Shipping Number, RDD 777 code, and Transaction Control Number for full traceability. The contractor is certified as a Women-Owned Small Business and categorized as small under SBA standards, with full compliance required for DPAS-rated order obligations under 15 CFR 700. Payment is processed through the Defense Finance and Accounting Service at P.O. Box 182317, Columbus, OH 43218-2317, with accounting data identified as BX: 97X4930 5CBX 001 2620 S33189. Contract administration is managed by Contracting Officer Jeffrey Dixius and Postaward Support contact Tiffany Lynn, with no identified COR/COTR. No formal inspection criteria beyond regulatory compliance are specified, with acceptance performed by the government at the destination. The contract type is inferred as a firm-fixed-price delivery order with no option quantities, escalation clauses, or additional line items.