BATTERY, NONRECHARGEABLE

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded a delivery order under the base contract SPE7M1-17-D-0001 to EASTERN CAROLINA VOCATIONAL CENTER INC, identified by CAGE code 4U407, for the procurement of two packs of non-rechargeable batteries, with a total contract value of $5.38. The order, issued on July 17, 2026, and due for delivery by July 24, 2026, is designated as a rated order under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS), requiring priority handling in the supply chain. Performance is FOB destination at NAVSUP WSS Code 009 in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, with the Government assuming all freight costs and responsible for inspection and acceptance at the delivery point. The contractor must ship via traceable means only—parcel post is strictly prohibited—and all packaging must be clearly marked with the contract’s identification numbers from Blocks 1 and 2, including the manufacturer’s CAGE code and part number, ensuring compliance with DoD supply chain traceability standards. The contract incorporates FAR 52.213-1, Fast Pay, enabling expedient electronic payment processing through the Defense Finance and Accounting Service at P.O. Box 182317, Columbus, Ohio. The awardee is certified as a Small Business, Small Disadvantaged Business, and Women-Owned Small Business, and these socioeconomic status claims are formally represented and subject to ongoing compliance and potential post-award verification by the Small Business Administration. No formal technical specifications, MIL-STDs, or detailed packaging or preservation requirements are explicitly provided in the contract documentation; however, adherence to the most current modifications of the base contract—specifically P00014, P00020, P00021, and P00032—is required for packaging and identification details. The contract carries no options, adjustable quantities, or variable pricing, and there is no designated Contracting Officer’s Representative or technical point of contact listed. The sole deliverable is a fixed quantity of two units at a fixed unit price, with no further services anticipated. All administrative actions, including invoicing and payment, are governed by the DLA’s designated financial systems, and the order’s execution aligns with the standardized procurement framework under the Department of Defense’s acquisition policies.