18-00966-Li-ion_Bag_Spec_Rev1.doc

NATIONAL DATA BUOY CENTER (NDBC)

SPECIFICATION FOR FABRICATION OF LITHIUM-ION BATTERY HANDLING AND STORAGE BAGS

RFQ: 1305M2-18-00966NWWG

1.0 SCOPE

This specification describes the requirements for the fabrication of Lithium-ion battery handling and storage bags.

2.0 REQUIREMENTS

2.1.1. General. The bags shall be fabricated of sufficient strength and quality such that it shall contain the combustion from a 120 amp-hour lithium-ion battery for 90 seconds. The lithium-ion battery is approximately 12” x 9” x 3-1/2” in size and weighs 25 pounds.

2.1.2. Material. The handling and storage bags shall be fabricated from a minimum of 8 layers of fire retardant fabric with the innermost layer capable of withstanding 3000 degrees Fahrenheit. The material shall allow the transmission of WIFI communications between the battery inside the bag and a receiver 6 feet away outside the bag.

2.1.3. Construction. The handling and storage bags shall have an opening on one end in which to insert the battery. The bag shall have a 2” wide carrying strap with a 125 pounds minimum breaking strength. The bag shall be capable of being closed with 3 flaps. The flaps shall be kept closed with 4” wide Velcro strips.

2.1.4. Workmanship. The bag shall have no loose threads or fastening straps. The contractor shall be certified to ISO 9001:2008.

2.1.5. Appearance. The handling and storage bags shall be orange in color and have a serial number on the outside of the bag.

3.0 Deliverables

All bags shall be shipped to the following address:

National Data Buoy Center

Bldg. 3205

Stennis Space Center, MS 39529

4.0 Delivery schedule

4.1. 1ST Article. The contractor shall deliver a 1st Article to NDBC for evaluation and testing within 30 days after receipt of the contract.

4.2. Additional Items. Upon acceptance of the 1st Article by NDBC, the contractor shall deliver 20 bags every 2 weeks until the entire contracted quantity has been completed.