BATTERY, NONRECHARGEABLE

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded a delivery order under contract SPE7M117D0001 to Eastern Carolina Vocational Center, with CAGE code 4U407, for the supply of 13 nonrechargeable batteries (NSN 6135009857846) at a total value of $35.48. The award, issued on July 15, 2026, under solicitation SPE7LX26F71F2, falls under simplified acquisition procedures via FAR 52.213-1 Fast Pay, indicating a commercial item purchase with expedited payment terms. Delivery is required FOB origin to Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, with the contractor responsible for shipping via the fastest traceable means, strictly prohibiting parcel post. The order is rated under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS), 15 CFR 700, requiring priority performance compliance. Packaging must include DEF FIN and ACCOUNTING SVC identifiers and BSM Identification Numbers in Blocks 1 and 2, along with a clearly marked Transportation Control Number, though specific MIL-STD packaging or preservation standards are not detailed and are expected to be referenced in external modifications. Invoicing must follow DFARS 252.232-7003 via Electronic Data Interchange, with payment processed through the Defense Finance and Accounting Service using payment code SL4701. Acceptance occurs at the delivery destination by a government representative, with items required to conform strictly to the NSN and contract specifications, though no detailed inspection criteria or quality standards are specified. The awardee is certified as a small business, and the contract contains no options, additional line items, or technical performance metrics beyond the single delivery of 13 units. Contract administration is managed by Contracting Officer Jeffrey Dixius, with no designated COR or COTR assigned. All contractual obligations are governed by the referenced modifications to the base contract and the mandatory compliance with DPAS, Fast Pay, and DoD unit of issue standards.