BATTERY, NONRECHARGEABLE

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded a delivery order under contract SPE7M117D0001 to EASTERN CAROLINA VOCATIONAL CENTER (CAGE 4U407), a small business, for the supply of 10.000 packages of nonrechargeable batteries (NSN 6135008264798) at a total price of $26.90, or $2.69 per unit. The order, issued as SPE7LX26F73U1 and awarded on July 20, 2026, requires delivery to Naval Submarine Base Groton, Connecticut, with FOB origin terms meaning title transfers at the awardee’s location in Greenville, North Carolina, while the government assumes transit risk. Shipment must occur via the fastest traceable means, explicitly prohibiting parcel post, and all packaging must be marked with the NSN, manufacturer’s CAGE code, and part number in compliance with contract modifications. The awardee must adhere to the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) rating of 15 CFR 700, which grants the order national defense priority status, and comply with invoicing requirements under DFARS 252.232-7003, mandating electronic submission via Wide Area Workflow. Payment will be processed through the Defense Finance and Accounting Service using payment code SL4701, and the delivery must be completed by July 27, 2026. The contract is executed under simplified acquisition procedures with Fast Pay provisions (FAR 52.213-1), and inspection and acceptance occur at the destination. No technical specifications, quality standards, or detailed packaging methods beyond marking requirements are specified, and no options, security clearances, or personnel requirements are included. The award was made to the sole offeror, indicating a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable basis, and the small business status triggers reporting under FAR 19.5. The contracting officer is Jeffrey Dixius, and administrative support is managed by DLA Land and Maritime’s Strategic ACO Program Directorate.