BATTERY, NONRECHARGE

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded a delivery order under contract SPE7M117D0001 to EASTERN CAROLINA VOCATIONAL CENTER (CAGE 4U407), a small business, for the supply of four nonrechargeable batteries (NSN 6135009857845) at a total contract value of $28.56. The award was issued on July 16, 2026, with delivery required by July 23, 2026, under FOB Origin terms, meaning the government assumes responsibility for freight and risk upon shipment from the contractor’s location in Greenville, North Carolina. Payment will be processed electronically through the Defense Financial and Accounting Service using payment code SL4701, with invoices submitted in compliance with DFARS 252.232-7003 and eligible for Fast Pay under FAR 52.213-1, enabling expedited payment. The contract is governed by the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) under 15 CFR 700, requiring priority handling and allocation of materials to support national defense needs. Packaging and shipping must use traceable methods only, with parcel post prohibited, and all packages must be labeled with the manufacturer’s CAGE code, part number, and other government-specific identifiers consistent with MIL-STD-129 and MIL-STD-2073-1 standards, though these are referenced indirectly through contract modifications. Inspection and acceptance occur at the government’s destination point by the Authorized Government Representative. The contractor’s CAGE code confirms small business status, triggering obligations under FAR Part 19, but no other socioeconomic certifications or affirmative compliance requirements are specified. No separate Section C, J, or M was present, and while contract modifications exist, no additional clauses beyond Fast Pay and DPAS were explicitly included in the award documentation. The contracting officer is Jeffrey Dixius, with administrative support provided by Tiffany Lynn, and the instrument of award was transmitted through DIBBS via EDI.