BATTERY, NONRECHARGEABLE

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded a delivery order under master contract SPE7M1-17-D-0001 to Eastern Carolina Vocational Center Inc, CAGE code 4U407, for the procurement of four nonrechargeable batteries, NSN 6135012108715, at a total value of $2.64. The award, issued on July 17, 2026, under solicitation SPE7LX26F72Q3, is classified as a simplified acquisition under FAR 52.213-1 (Fast Pay), reflecting its low dollar value and commercial nature. The item is to be delivered FOB origin to the USS PRINCETON CG 59, FPO AP 96675, with government inspection and acceptance occurring at the destination; payment is processed through Defense Finance and Accounting Service using the accounting code BX: 97X4930 5CBX 001 2620 S33189 and payment office SL4701. The contractor is required to comply with DPAS priority rating authority under 15 CFR 700, and all shipments must be marked with the contract number, delivery order number, and traceable identifier R2144761971469 using Bar Code Shipping Marking (BSM), with shipping data submitted via the Vendor Shipping Module. The awardee is certified as a small business, triggering compliance with FAR 52.212-3 and related representations, though no other socioeconomic designations are specified. The acquisition followed a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) process with no technical evaluation or source selection narrative, consistent with the minimal scope and standardized nature of the item. Invoicing must adhere to DFARS 252.232-7003, implying use of the Wide Area Workflow system, and electronic data interchange was used for award notification. No Contracting Officer’s Representative is listed, and the contracting officer is Jeffrey Dixius, with no additional attachments, special requirements, or clauses beyond those inherent in the base contract and standard federal procurement regulations.