BATTERY, NONRECHARGEABLE

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded a firm-fixed-price delivery order, SPE7LX26F85B0, to Eastern Carolina Vocational Center, identified by CAGE code 4U407, for the procurement of 45 pounds of nonrechargeable batteries, NSN 6135013336101, at a total value of $1,349.55. The order, issued under the base contract SPE7M1-17-D-0001, was awarded on July 31, 2026, with delivery required by August 3, 2026, to Rose Barracks in Vilseck, Germany. The contract operates under FOB origin terms, meaning title and risk of loss transfer to the government upon shipment from the contractor’s facility in Greenville, North Carolina, with the government assuming responsibility for transportation. The item is procured through a simplified acquisition method under FAR 52.213-1 (Fast Pay), enabling expedited payment processed after delivery and acceptance, which occurs at the destination by the Government. The contractor is classified as a Small Disadvantaged Women-Owned Business and the order carries a DPAS priority rating of DX, requiring compliance with Defense Priorities and Allocations System regulations including flow-down obligations and adherence to delivery timelines. Packaging, preservation, and marking requirements are defined in multiple modifications to the base contract, though specific MIL-STD references are not listed. The order has no option periods or quantity variances and is a single-line-item purchase with no pricing flexibility. The contracting office and administrative services are handled by DLA Land and Maritime, with payment processing coordinated through Columbus, Ohio. The contractor must maintain valid certifications in SAM.gov, satisfy annual recertification requirements for its socioeconomic status, and comply with all applicable federal small business program rules. No special requirements for security clearances, key personnel, or organizational conflicts of interest are present. Financial data is tied to appropriation code BX: 97X4930 SCBX001262053189, and administrative contacts are listed for post-award inquiries.