BATTERY, NONRECHARGE

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded a delivery order under basic contract SPE7M1-17-D-0001 to Eastern Carolina Vocational Center, CAGE 4U407, for the procurement of 680 non-rechargeable batteries, NSN 6135013511131, at a total value of $12,294.40. The order was issued on July 16, 2026, with delivery required by July 20, 2026, to the destination in Connellsville, Pennsylvania. The contract applies FOB Destination terms for delivery and acceptance, with inspection and final approval the responsibility of the Government. Payment is governed by the FAR 52.213-1 Fast Pay clause, enabling expedited processing through the Defense Finance and Accounting Service in Columbus, Ohio, with invoice details integrated into a government electronic voucher system. The contractor is designated as a Small Disadvantaged Business, triggering compliance with Small Business and SDB program requirements under FAR Part 19, including ongoing representation in SAM.gov and eligibility for preferential treatment. The order is rated under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS), requiring priority performance and flow-down of DPAS obligations to any subcontractors. Packaging and marking must adhere to the latest specifications in contract modifications P00014, P00020, P00021, and P00032, with all shipments requiring traceable transport and prohibition of parcel post; packages must bear specific identification codes including TCN W90LM161970029 and RDD 197, aligning with implied compliance to MIL-STD-129 and MIL-STD-2073-1. The contracting officer is Jeffrey Dixius, with administrative support provided by Tiffany Lynn, and no contract modification or alternate clause details were provided beyond the Fast Pay election and socioeconomic certifications.