BATTERY, NONRECHARGE

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded a fixed-price delivery order under contract SPE7M1-17-D-0001 to EASTERN CAROLINA VOCATIONAL CENTER, identified by CAGE code 4U407, for the procurement of 20 non-rechargeable batteries at a total value of $361.60, with each unit priced at $18.08. The order, issued under solicitation SPE7LX26F74W9 and dated July 21, 2026, requires delivery to Fort Bragg, North Carolina, with FOB Origin terms and acceptance at the destination by government representatives. The contract includes no quantity variance allowed and mandates traceable shipping methods, explicitly prohibiting parcel post. The contractor is certified as a small business, small disadvantaged business, and women-owned small business, triggering compliance obligations under FAR Part 19 and DFARS Subpart 219.3, including potential subcontracting plan requirements and ongoing SAM.gov validation. Payment will be processed via the Fast Pay provision under FAR 52.213-1, with remittance handled by the Defense Finance and Accounting Service in Columbus, Ohio, using electronic invoicing systems. The order is designated a DPAS-rated priority under 15 CFR 700, indicating its critical nature for defense operations, and requires all packages and documentation to be clearly marked with shipment, bill of lading, and contract identifiers. No technical specifications, MIL-STD packaging standards, bar-coding, or preservation requirements are detailed within the provided documentation. The contracting officer is Jeffrey Dixius, with no designated contracting officer’s representative identified. The order forms part of a larger IDIQ-based delivery system with prior modifications referenced, and all performance, inspection, and payment obligations are tied to the delivery location at Fort Bragg.