BATTERY, NONRECHARGEABLE

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded a delivery order under base contract SPE7M117D0001 to Eastern Carolina Vocational Center (CAGE 4U407) for the procurement of nine nonrechargeable batteries (NSN 6135013018776, Part No. XL-060F) at a unit price of $3.42, resulting in a total contract value of $30.78. The award was issued on July 16, 2026, with a required delivery date of July 20, 2026, under FOB origin terms, meaning the government assumes responsibility for freight costs and risk upon shipment from the contractor’s location. Delivery is mandated to the Hazmat Center at 8672 Edson St, San Diego, CA 92145, with parcel post strictly prohibited and shipment required to be traceable. Inspection and acceptance occur at the destination, with the government responsible for verifying conformance to contract specifications, including adherence to DoD unit-of-issue standards and compliance with the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (15 CFR 700). No quantity variance is permitted, and the contract enforces a zero-tolerance policy for deviations in delivery quantity. The contract operates under FAR 52.213-1, Fast Pay, indicating streamlined payment procedures for qualified small businesses, and includes administrative details directing payment through DEF FIN AND ACCOUNTING SVC, BSM, at P.O. Box 182317, Columbus, OH 43218-2317, using payment code SL4701 and appropriation code BX: 97X4930 5CBX 001 2620 S33189. Packaging and marking requirements mandate inclusion of the base contract number (SPE7M1-17-D-0001) and delivery order number (SPE7LX-26-F-72C7) on all documentation and packaging, though specific MIL-STD packaging, preservation, or labeling standards are not explicitly cited. The awardee is certified as a Small Business, Small Disadvantaged Business, and Women-Owned Small Business, triggering reporting obligations under FAR 52.219-1, FAR 19.8, and FAR 19.1001-02