BATTERY, NONRECHARGEABLE

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded a delivery order under contract SPE7M117D0001 to Eastern Carolina Vocational Center (CAGE 4U407) for the procurement of one line item: a non-rechargeable battery (NSN 6135009002139, Part Number MN1604) with a total contract value of $45.48. The award was issued on August 2, 2026, and delivery is required FOB destination by August 5, 2026, to the USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) in Norfolk, Virginia. The contract was awarded using the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable method under simplified acquisition procedures, reflecting the minimal complexity and commercial nature of the item. The contractor is certified as a Small Disadvantaged Business and a Women-Owned Small Business, triggering associated reporting requirements under SBA regulations. Payment terms are governed by Fast Pay Net 15 under FAR 52.213-1, and invoices must be submitted electronically via Wide Area Workflow per DFARS 252.232-3203. The order carries a DPAS priority rating of DO-C9 under 15 CFR 700, establishing defense procurement priority. Packaging, marking, preservation, and barcoding requirements are not detailed in the award notice but are referenced as being contained in an external schedule labeled “SEE SCHEDULE,” which is not provided. The contracting officer is Jeffrey Dixius, and post-award administrative support is handled by Tiffany Lynn. While contract type is not explicitly stated, the structure and use of Fast Pay and DPAS indicate a firm-fixed-price delivery order issued against a pre-existing IDIQ contract. No options, extensions, or additional clauses on security, conflict of interest, or key personnel were included. Inspection and acceptance occur at the destination by a government representative, with adherence to contract specifications being mandatory for payment.