BATTERY, NONRECHARGE

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded a delivery order under contract SPE7M117D0001 to EASTERN CAROLINA VOCATIONAL CENTER INC (CAGE 4U407), a small women-owned business, for the procurement of four packages of non-rechargeable batteries (NSN 6135-01-333-6737) at a total contract value of $193.44. The award was issued on July 16, 2026, with delivery required by July 20, 2026, to the USS FITZGERALD (DDG 62) at FPO AP 96665 under FOB origin terms, meaning the government assumes transportation responsibility and risk upon shipment from the contractor’s facility in Greenville, NC. The batteries must be packaged to prevent short circuits and dangerous heat generation in compliance with the Safety Data Sheet specifications and must be labeled with BSM and VSM codes in accordance with DoD logistics standards, including the inclusion of SHIP TO CODE 14 and PAYMENT CODE SL4701. Shipments require air waybill markings indicating “not restricted” and referencing Special Provision A123 to ensure compliance with IATA and ICAO dangerous goods regulations. Invoicing must follow DFARS 252.232-7003 and utilize the Fast Pay program under FAR 52.213-1, with electronic submission expected through systems like WAWF, and payments processed by the Defense Finance and Accounting Service at SL4701. The contract is designated as a Rated Order under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS), mandating priority performance. The contractor’s WOSB status is affirmed, and no options, modifications beyond those referenced, or technical representatives are specified. The procurement was conducted under simplified acquisition procedures with award likely based on lowest price technically acceptable principles due to the low dollar value and minimal complexity. All packaging, labeling, and documentation must align with contracted logistics protocols, and compliance with referenced modifications—SPE7M117D0001P00014, P00020, P00021, and P00032—is required for full adherence to delivery and safety standards.