BATTERY, NONRECHARGE

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded a delivery order under the basic contract SPE7M1-17-D-0001 to EASTERN CAROLINA VOCATIONAL CENTER (CAGE 4U407) for the procurement of 30 non-rechargeable batteries, identified by NSN 6135013511131, at a unit price of $18.08, resulting in a total contract value of $542.40. The award was issued on July 15, 2026, with a required delivery date of July 22, 2026, under FOB Origin terms and final inspection and acceptance occurring at the destination located at the Johnstown, Iowa armory. The contractor is designated as a small business and the order is rated under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System, requiring priority performance over non-rated orders. Payment is governed by Fast Pay provisions under FAR 52.213-1 and Prompt Payment rules under DFARS 252.232-7003, with invoices to be submitted electronically via EDI to the Defense Finance and Accounting Service using payment code SL4701 and mailed to PO Box 3990, Columbus, OH 43218-3990. Shipping must be conducted via traceable methods, with parcel post strictly prohibited, and packages must be marked with required federal identification details including NSN, CAGE code, and part number in compliance with standard DoD practices, though specific MIL-STDs are not explicitly cited. The contracting officer is Jeffrey Dixius, with Tiffany Lynn serving as a local administrative contact; no COR or COTR is designated. The order is a single-line-item, firm-fixed-price purchase issued under simplified acquisition procedures, reflecting a low-value commercial item transaction with no options, indefinite quantities, or complex technical requirements.