BATTERY, NONRECHARGEABLE

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded a delivery order under contract SPE7M1-17-D-0001 to Eastern Carolina Vocational Center (CAGE 4U407), a small business, for the procurement of 155 nonrechargeable batteries (NSN 6135015210378) at a total price of $4,648.45, with a unit cost of $29.99. The award was issued on July 14, 2026, with delivery required by July 21, 2026, to Fort Bragg, North Carolina, under FOB Origin terms, meaning the contractor is responsible for delivering the goods to the carrier at its facility in Greenville, North Carolina, after which all risk and transportation costs transfer to the government. The order was processed under FAR 52.213-1 (Fast Pay) and is rated under DPAS (15 CFR 700), indicating a prioritized national defense acquisition with expedited payment and fulfillment procedures. The award was made to the sole qualified offeror on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable basis with no technical trade-offs, consistent with commercial item procurement practices. Packaging and marking requirements mandate the use of code SL4701, BSM identification, and inclusion of the Tracking Control Number W36LKJ61950108 and Required Delivery Date on all shipping labels, with parcel post prohibited and traceable shipping methods required. Invoices must be submitted electronically under DFARS 252.232-7003, and payment will be processed by the Defense Finance and Accounting Service using the accounting code 97X4930 5CBX 001 2620 S33189. The government conducts final inspection and acceptance at the destination, and while no specific MIL-STD packaging or technical inspection criteria are cited, compliance with the contract specifications and NSN is mandatory. The contracting officer is Jeffrey Dixius, with local administrative support provided by Tiffany Lynn, and no contract line item quantity variances or option periods are permitted.