BATTERY, NONRECHARGE

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded a delivery order under contract SPE7M1-17-D-0001 to Eastern Carolina Vocational Center, identified by CAGE code 4U407, for 24 nonrechargeable batteries (NSN 6135008357210) at a total price of $286.32, with payment due under Fast Pay terms net 15 days from invoice. The order, issued on July 20, 2026, requires delivery to Scotia, New York, with FOB origin terms meaning title and risk transfer occur at the contractor’s facility in Greenville, North Carolina, while government personnel conduct final inspection and acceptance at the destination. The contract is designated as a rated order under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (15 CFR 700), mandating priority performance over non-rated orders, and requires shipments via traceable means with parcel post strictly prohibited. Packaging and marking must include BSM identification, tracking control number FB632362010161, payment code SL4701, and shipping code DEF FIN AND ACCOUNTING SVC, in alignment with DoD standards such as MIL-STD-129 and MIL-STD-130, though specific preservation methods are not detailed and must be confirmed through referenced contract modifications P00014, P00020, and others. Invoicing must be submitted electronically through Wide Area WorkFlow, and all terms from the underlying master contract are incorporated by reference. The contracting officer is Jeffrey Dixius with administrative support provided by DLA Land Postaward, and no socioeconomic certifications or evaluation factors were formally documented, suggesting the award followed simplified acquisition procedures under FAR Part 13 using a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable approach based on the low dollar value and sole qualified offeror.