BATTERY, NONRECHARGEABLE

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded a delivery order under contract SPE7M117D0001 to EASTERN CAROLINA VOCATIONAL CENTER (CAGE 4U407) for 45 nonrechargeable batteries (NSN 6135013018776) at a unit price of $3.42, resulting in a total contract value of $153.90. The award was issued on July 17, 2026, under solicitation SPE7LX26F72Z5, with delivery required by July 20, 2026, to Fort Buchanan, Puerto Rico, under FOB Origin terms, meaning the government assumes transportation risk and cost upon shipment from the contractor’s location in Greenville, North Carolina. The procurement followed a Simplified Acquisition Procedure using Fast Pay (FAR 52.213-1) and is classified as a small business set-aside, with the awardee affirming its small business status; no other socioeconomic certifications were claimed. The contract requires strict compliance with the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) under 15 CFR 700, mandating priority handling for defense-related supply needs. All shipments must use traceable freight methods—parcel post is prohibited—and must include the Transportation Control Number MML22361980005 and BSM identification, with CLIN, PR, and PID/PACK markings for traceability. Invoicing must adhere to DFARS 252.232-7003, with payment processed via EDI through the SL4701 payment office. The government conducts final inspection and acceptance at the delivery point, and no pre-award survey was performed. The base contract is believed to be an indefinite delivery vehicle, with multiple modifications referenced, though the specific contract type was not explicitly stated. Packaging, preservation, and technical specifications are not detailed in the available text, though adherence to standard DoD logistics practices is implied. No technical, past performance, or non-price evaluation factors were documented, indicating a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable award rationale. Administrative contact is Jeffrey Dixius, with local administration handled by Tiffany Lynn.