BATTERY, NONRECHARGE

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded a delivery order under contract SPE7M117D0001 to Eastern Carolina Vocational Center, with CAGE code 4U407, for six non-rechargeable batteries identified by NSN 6135009857845 at a unit price of $7.14, resulting in a total contract value of $42.84. The order was issued on July 20, 2026, with a required delivery date of July 23, 2026, under FOB origin terms, meaning title and risk of loss transfer to the government upon departure from the contractor’s facility at 2100 N Greene St, Greenville, NC. The destination is Tyndall Air Force Base, FL, with distinct freight and parcel post addresses specified, and all packages must be marked in accordance with Blocks 1 and 2 of the contract using the mandatory instruction to “MARK ALL PACKAGES AND IDENTIFICATION,” with barcoding expected to align with BSM and RDD requirements, though exact standards are referenced through contract modifications. The contracting office is DLA Land and Maritime, with Jeffrey Dixius as the contracting officer and Tiffany Lynn as the administrative contact; payment is processed by Defense Finance and Accounting Service under code SL4701, with invoices required to be submitted electronically via WAWF in compliance with DFARS 252.232-7003. The contract includes the Fast Pay provision under FAR 52.213-1, enabling expedited payment, and is designated as a rated order under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (15 CFR 700), requiring priority handling. The awardee is certified as a small business, and multiple manufacturer CAGE codes are listed, implying supply chain involvement. Packaging, preservation, and marking details are governed by implied DoD standards including MIL-STD-129R and MIL-STD-2073-1, though explicit specifications are contained in referenced modifications such as P00014 and P00020. No Contracting Officer’s Representative is named, and inspection and acceptance occur at the destination point. The appropriation code BX: 97X4930 5CBX 001 2620 S33189 is associated with the funding, and no options or extended quantities are included in the order