B01_08_Sources_Sought_1.pdf

This SOURCES SOUGHT notice is for informational and planning purposes only. It does not constitute a solicitation and is not to be considered as a commitment by the Government. All firms responding to this Sources Sought notice are advised that their response to this notice is not a request that will be considered for contract award. The information from this market research is for planning purposes only and will assist the Government in planning its acquisition strategy.

This is strictly market research and the Government will not entertain question concerning this market research.

The intent of this notice is to determine the availability of business to provide two (2) Microwave batteries for the Bureau of Reclamation. NAICS code 335910 and PSC Code of 6140. Attached you will find the specifications needed for this project.

Potential offers having technical capabilities necessary to meet the needs of the described requirement are invited to provide a capabilities statement via email. The capability statement must include the following:

1) Company name and point of contact information.

2) UEI Number

3) Business size whether large or small. If small please provide size/certification (to include

8(A), HUBZONE, SDVOSB, ETC.)

4) Brief explanation of the services and capabilities your company provides.

Responses are due no later than 12:00 MT, Wednesday, July 23, 2025, and shall be electronically submitted to Mathew Christopherson at mchristopherson@usbr.gov. All responses will be used to determine the appropriate acquisition strategy for a potential future acquisition. Response is strictly voluntary; no reimbursement will be made for any cost associated with providing information in response to this synopsis or any follow-up information requests.

mailto:mchristopherson@usbr.gov

Attachment A: Specifications

Contractor shall furnish two (2) 48VDC Microwave battery systems which include a Microwave battery bank, battery rack (e.g., frame work holding batteries), and battery accessories (e.g., straps, terminal covers).

Individual battery systems shall, at a minimum, meet the following salient characteristics:

Individual battery systems shall have a capacity greater than or equal to 1900 Ah at an 100-hour discharge rate.

Each battery bank shall consist of Valve-Regulated Lead-Acid (VRLA) batteries, hermetically sealed, maintenance-free, station-type storage batteries.

Each cell shall be in a sealed, leakproof and explosion resistant container with self-resealing safety vent plugs.

Battery accessories - Straps, terminal covers, and other accessories enhancing the life, health, and safety of equipment and personnel.

Each battery rack shall be of the modular type with mounting brackets and base that does not exceed 42” long x 25” deep. One vertical stack is the preferred configuration.

Government will be responsible for installing the battery system. Within 30 days of accepting and installing the new battery system, the Government will package and secure the old replacement batteries on pallets and coordinate a date and time for the Contractor to ship the batteries off the Government site for recycling. (Batteries for disposal may possibly be available for removal at time of delivery). Current batteries are Lead-Acid batteries and are considered hazardous materials. Batteries for disposal may vary in terms of size, manufacturer, quantity, etc.

Once the batteries leave the Government’s location(s), the Contractor will be responsible for adhering to transportation, storage, and disposal requirements. The Contractor will be responsible for collecting and returning complete and accurate documentation to the Government as it relates to the recycling of the old replacement batteries. The documentation shall provide the weight of the materials that were recycled and the weight of the materials that were not recycled.

The old replacement batteries shall be recycled in accordance with 40 CFR Part 266.

All microwave site batteries shall be delivered to:

Black Canyon Dam 3999 E Black Canyon Hwy Emmett, ID 83617

Delivery and pickup of batteries are only to occur Monday-Thursday, 8am-3pm. No Federal Holiday deliveries will be accepted. Notification to point of contact must be made prior to delivery notifying of ETA to schedule and verify availability.