The Bureau of Reclamation awarded a purchase order to Alpine Power Systems Inc. for $51,310.00 on September 17, 2026, under a total small business set-aside. The order calls for two 48VDC Valve-Regulated Lead-Acid (VRLA) microwave battery systems, each with minimum 1900 Ah capacity at a 100-hour discharge rate, to replace existing units at Black Canyon Dam. Systems must be housed in sealed, leakproof, explosion-resistant containers with self-resealing safety vents and fit within 42 inches long by 25 inches deep in vertical stack configuration. Delivery to Black Canyon Dam in Emmett, Idaho is required Monday through Thursday between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., with advance notification of arrival time. The government will perform installation and arrange pickup of old batteries within 30 days for contractor-managed recycling per 40 CFR Part 266. Performance period runs 30 days after receipt of order, with ultimate completion by October 30, 2026. The order originated from a presolicitation notice posted September 2, 2026, with quotations due September 16, 2026.