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 purchase of five packages of nonrechargeable batteries (NSN 6135009002139, part numbers 1604A and 43-0004-00) at a total cost of $56.85. The award was issued on July 21, 2026, with delivery scheduled for July 28, 2026, under FOB ORIGIN terms, meaning the contractor is responsible for packaging and initial shipment from its location in Greenville, North Carolina, while the government assumes responsibility for freight and acceptance upon arrival at the destination in Jacksonville, Florida. The order is classified as a simplified acquisition under FAR 52.213-1 (Fast Pay), enabling expedited payment procedures within 15 days of invoice submission, which must follow DFARS 252.232-7003 guidelines and be submitted electronically. The battery units must conform to contract specifications and be shipped via traceable means, excluding parcel post, with all packages properly marked for identification, including required Block 1 and Block 2 shipping information and a full MARKFOR address. No specific packaging standards such as MIL-STD-129 or MIL-STD-2073 are cited, nor are barcoding or preservation methods detailed beyond general integrity requirements for transit. The government conducts final inspection and acceptance at the destination, with no options, alternate quantities, or additional line items included. The award leverages the parent contract’s established framework and falls under a DPAS-rated order per 15 CFR 700, reflecting its priority status. Payment processing is managed by the Defense Finance and Accounting Service under code SL4701, with administrative support provided by Tiffany Lynn and oversight from Contracting Officer Jeffrey Dixius. The contractor’s small business status is affirmed, triggering compliance under FAR Part 19, but no other socioeconomic designations or additional certifications are indicated.