BATTERY, NONRECHARGEABLE

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded a firm fixed-price delivery order under contract SPE7M1-17-D-0001 to Eastern Carolina Vocational Center, a small business with CAGE code 4U407, for the procurement of 10 packages of nonrechargeable batteries (NSN 6135015210378) at a total price of $299.90. The order was issued on July 16, 2026, and requires delivery by July 23, 2026, to Fort Bragg, North Carolina, with FOB origin terms making the government responsible for freight costs. The contract incorporates FAR 52.213-1 (Fast Pay), enabling expedited payment upon invoice submission, and is subject to Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) regulations, indicating a priority rating such as DX or DX-1. Shipment must use the most traceable means possible, with parcel post strictly prohibited, and must include the Transportation Control Number W90JR461970067 along with full Defense Finance and Accounting Service and BSM identification markings per DoD standards. Invoicing must follow DFARS 252.232-7003 via electronic data interchange, with payment processed through the SL4701 payment office. Inspection and acceptance occur at the delivery destination by the government, based on conformity with contract requirements; no specific technical specifications or MIL-STD references are cited. The contractor is required to comply with small business reporting obligations under FAR 52.212-3 and DFARS 252.212-7007, and no other socioeconomic certifications or representational requirements are indicated. Contract administration is managed by the DLA Land and Maritime Strategic ACO Program Directorate in Columbus, Ohio, with Jeffrey Dixius as the contracting officer and Tiffany Lynn as the local administrator, while no Contracting Officer’s Representative or technical representative is identified.