BATTERY, NONRECHARGEABLE

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded a delivery order under contract SPE7M1-17-D-0001 to Eastern Carolina Vocational Center Inc. (CAGE 4U407), a small disadvantaged woman-owned small business, for the procurement of 25 nonrechargeable batteries (NSN 6135013018776) at a total price of $85.50. The order, issued on July 14, 2026, with a delivery date of July 17, 2026, is for shipment to Charleroi, Belgium, under FOB Origin terms with Government payment responsibility. The item is described in a single line item with fixed quantity and no variance allowed, reflecting a simplified acquisition process consistent with FAR 52.213-1 (Fast Pay). The awardee is certified under multiple socioeconomic programs and has affirmed compliance with DPAS priorities, requiring adherence to defense allocation directives. Packaging and marking requirements mandate inclusion of the base contract number SPE7M1-17-D-0001 and the delivery order number SPE7LX26F69H3 on all materials, though specific packaging standards or MIL-STD references are not detailed. Inspection and acceptance occur at the destination by the Government, with no COR or COTR named; payment is processed through the Defense Financial and Accounting Service in Columbus, Ohio, using electronic invoicing systems. The contract structure is minimal, lacking explicit sections for technical specifications, inspection criteria, special requirements, or clause listings, indicating reliance on the underlying master contract for full terms. The transaction aligns with commercial item procedures under the simplified acquisition threshold, with no options, subcontracting plans, or complex performance metrics specified.