BATTERY, NONRECHARGE

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded a firm-fixed-price delivery order valued at $114.24 to EASTERN CAROLINA VOCATIONAL CENTER INC. (CAGE 4U407), a small business claiming status as both a Small Disadvantaged Business and a Women-Owned Small Business, for the procurement of 16 non-rechargeable batteries (NSN 6135009857845) under solicitation SPE7LX26F71A0. The order, issued under master contract SPE7M117D0001, was awarded on July 15, 2026, with a required delivery date of July 22, 2026, to the destination at 400 Russell Ave, Building 31, New Orleans, LA 70143. The contract is structured under the Fast Pay provision (FAR 52.213-1), mandating electronic invoicing via WAWF and expedited payment procedures appropriate for low-value acquisitions. Delivery terms specify FOB Origin for title transfer but FOB Destination for government acceptance, with the government responsible for freight costs and inspection at the point of receipt. The item must conform strictly to the contract without variation, and all packaging must be labeled with the contract and delivery order identifiers, though no specific military packaging standards or barcoding requirements are detailed. The award follows a simplified acquisition procedure with no formal evaluation factors or trade-off analysis, suggesting a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable approach. Contract administration is managed by Jeffrey Dixius as the Contracting Officer, with administrative support provided by Tiffany Lynn, and payments are processed by the Defense Finance and Accounting Service in Columbus, Ohio, using the accounting line BX: 97X4930 5CBX 001 2620 S33189. The contractor is subject to DPAS priority ratings under 15 CFR 700, requiring prioritized performance, and its socioeconomic certifications are subject to verification through SAM.gov and SBA oversight. No special requirements such as security clearances, clauses for conflict of interest, or technical specifications beyond the item description were included in the documentation.