Cellwatch PWS.pdf

This Performance Work Statement (PWS) details the replacement of the Battery Monitoring System (BMS) at the Gateway Telecommunications Center (GTC) at Fort Detrick, Maryland. The contract requires removing the existing B-Tech S5 BMS and installing a new Cellwatch Battery Monitoring System for two APC Model Symmetra MW 1000kVA UPS systems. The new system will monitor 4 battery strings with 96 total 16-volt batteries (24 batteries per string), with the capability to expand to 12 strings and 288 batteries. The contractor must provide full installation, configuration, testing, and one-year warranty support, including telephonic and on-site technical assistance. Key requirements include removing the old system, installing the new Cellwatch BMS, connecting batteries, measuring and recording system parameters, providing system documentation, and training site personnel on the new system's operation.

The contract specifies detailed technical requirements such as using EnerSys DataSafe16HX550F batteries, following manufacturer installation instructions, and performing a comprehensive system commissioning. The contractor must be factory-trained, provide all necessary tools and personal protective equipment, and respond to maintenance requests within 30 minutes by phone and the next business day on-site. The work will be performed at the Fort Detrick facility, which operates 24/7, and the government will provide site access and escort services. The contract is a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) type, with the contractor responsible for all labor, parts, and system integration to ensure fully functional battery monitoring capabilities.