25Q0007_sol_0001.pdf

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.

15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print)

30-105-04EXCEPTION TO SF 30

APPROVED BY OIRM 11-84

STANDARD FORM 30 (Rev. 10-83) Prescribed by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

The purpose of this amendment is to provide vendor questions and answ ers by the Requiring Technical Activity. RFQ is extended until 1200 PM EST on 30 October 2024.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

J 1 7

16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 23-Oct-2024

16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA15C. DATE SIGNED15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

(Signature of Contracting Officer)(Signature of person authorized to sign)

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., Street , County, State and Zip Code) X N0016425Q0007

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

10-Oct-2024

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

X The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offer X is extended, is not extended.

Offer must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended by one of the following methods:

(a) By completing Items 8 and 15, and returning copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted;

or (c) By separate letter or telegram which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN

REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by telegram or letter, provided each telegram or letter makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required)

13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS.

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE

CONTRACT ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, appropriation date, etc.) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(B).

C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority)

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not, is required to sign this document and return copies to the issuing office.

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

10A. MOD. OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO. 5. PROJECT NO.(If applicable)

6. ISSUED BY

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

23-Oct-2024

CODE

NAVAL SURFACE WARFARE CENTER CRANE DIV

C. SHAW (812-381-4717)

BLDG 3373

300 HWY 361

CRANE IN 47522-5001

N00164 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE

See Item 6

FACILITY CODECODE

EMAIL:TEL:

N0016425Q0007

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION SAP - SAP CONTINUATION SHEET

The required response date/time has changed from 21-Oct-2024 12:00 AM to 30-Oct-2024 12:00 PM.

The following have been added by full text:

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

N0016425Q0007 Vendor Questions / Requiring Technical Activity Answers

1. Does the customer know the type of energy storage?

a. Li-lon

b. Lead Acid

c. Ni-Cad

2. Is the battery a prototype or (almost) completed product?

a. (Almost) Completed Product

3. Description of Battery that will be tested?

a. Dimensions (per battery): UP to 24” x 24” x 24”

b. Weight (per battery): Up to 125 lbs

c. Allowed temperature range (= “functional range”) of the battery: -50℃ to 125℃

d. Capacity [Ah] of Battery: Up to 100Ah

e. Composition of leaked gas: Depends on Chemistry. Hydrogen and other VOC.

f. Gas leakage/Volume flow rate when outgassing happens: Various up to _50 CFM

g. Total Quantity & Total weight of Battery that will be tested at the same time:

(Attached photo if available): 1 Battery at a time in the chamber unless there are smaller like 18650 for example.

h. Any fixture ? (Please specify weight & material): Depending on the battery size. Cell level tests would have cell holder approximately tripling the overall cell size/weight in the chamber. Weight and size above are the requirements.

4. Is it a battery cell, pack or module?:

a. Cell, Pack, Module, Usage of cooling/heating system in the pack/module (e.g. with Glycol)?:

b. No

Do you need us to provide ?

c. No

5. At what temperatures will the battery be tested at ? [°C]:

a. -50℃ to 125℃

6. What is the purpose of the test?:

a. Testing in the defined functional temperature range (by manufacturer) / safe temperature range.

b. Tests at the temperature limits of the defined functional temperature range (by manufacturer).

7. Will the battery be charging/discharging during the test?:

a. Yes

8. Is a BMS (Battery Management System) or any other security system connected to the

Battery ? (Please describe):

a. Depends on the Chemistry. Lithium batteries will have an integrated BMS.

9. Any person in the test chamber during a test process?:

a. No

10. Any LEL/Safeties devices in the test lab ?:

a. Yes, Fire Water Suppression

11. Is there a ventilation system in the test lab ?:

a. Yes, 6 air exchanges per hour

12. Other information:

a. Per specification requirements.

13. Risk evaluation / EUCAR Hazard Level:

a. Level 4 – Outgassing more than 50% of electrolyte weight, but no fure, no rupture, no explosion.

b. Level 5 – Fire/Flame might occur, but no rupture, no explosion.

14. Product being tested in the chamber?

a. Batteries of various chemistries including Li-Ion.

15. Weight and size of Product?

a. Up to 125 Lbs and up to 24 x 24 x 24

16. Temperature range required?

a. -50 C to 125 C

17. Ramp rate requirements**?

a. Listed in specification sheet

18. Will there be any combustible vapors present (requires minimal spark)?

a. Yes, Depend on Chemistry. Hydrogen for Lead Acid and Ni-Cad. Other VOC on Li-Ion.

19. SDS Required for Substance?

a. Yes

20. Corrosive vapors present?

a. Yes, Corrosive Vapors only during the occasional battery failure. Not for normal

Operations

21. Fluid Under Pressure?

a. No

Pressure?

b. PSIG

22. Compressed Dry Air available?

a. Yes, Please see specification sheet

23. Full Description of test including safety systems in place:

a. Battery qualification testing and Lot Acceptance testing. All to be nondestructive.

Requirements listed on the Specification sheet

24. If testing batteries:

Type of batteries being tested?

a. Provided a partial list in section 5. Will also be used for non-destructive testing on new technologies to be determined in the future.

Will the batteries be charging during test?

b. Yes

Is out gas from the cells possible?

c. Yes If outgassing occurs, what chemical is released?

d. Various

Will there be any destructive testing done to the batteries?

e. No

If destructive testing is being done: What happens when the battery fails (please be specific)?

f. N/A

25. If a fire suppression system needed?

a. No, See specification Sheet.

SECTION SAP PROV - SAP PROVISIONS

The following have been modified:

52.212-2 EVALUATION--COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (NOV 2021)

(a) The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers:

SEE ADDENDUM

(b) Options. The Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. The Government may determine that an offer is unacceptable if the option prices are significantly unbalanced. Evaluation of options shall not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s).

(c) A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer, mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful offeror within the time for acceptance specified in the offer, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Before the offer's specified expiration time, the Government may accept an offer (or part of an offer), whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award.

ADDENDUM

EVALUATION--COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (NOV 2021)

THE FOLLOWING BEST VALUE DETERMINATION IAW FAR 13.106 LISTED WILL BE USED TO

EVALUATE THE QUOTES USING LOW PRICE TECHNICALLY ACCEPTABLE EVALUATION CRITERIA:

THIS ACTION IS A COMMERCIAL, COMPETITIVE REQUIREMENT

THIS ACTION IS 100% SETASIDE FOR SMALL BUSINESS

QUOTERS – PLEASE SEE THE FOLLOWING FOR EVALUATION CRITERIA

The following Best Value Factors listed will be used to evaluate the Quotes using Low Price Technically Acceptable Evaluation Criteria – ACCEPTABLE – NOT ACCEPTABLE Criteria:

TECHNICAL APPROACH

DELIVERY

PAST PERFORMANCE

Technical Acceptance Factor #1: Technical Approach Quoters will need to provide product literature or a capabilities document which outlines how the vendor will provide the temperature chambers. The product literature or capabilities document will be evaluated by the Requiring Technical Activity (RTA).

Technical Acceptance Factor #2: Delivery Quoters will need to fill out the clause 52.211-8 for evaluation by the Government. All vendors who can meet the Governments required delivery date will be deemed technically acceptable.

Technical Acceptance Factor #3: Past Performance Past performance will be evaluated based on the Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS).

In accordance with (IAW) provision 252.204-7024(e) the Government will review the Quoter’s Summary Report" for Product Service Code (PSC) information. IAW provision 252.204-7024(c)(3), the Government will also utilize the "Suppliers Risk Report" will be utilized to assess the risk of unsuccessful performance and supply chain risk. Below is a snapshot of the supplier color legend listed in the report in each report. In addition, IAW provision 252.204-7024(c)(1) and (2) the Government will review the Quoter's “Item/Risk Report” to determine whether the procurement represents high performance risk to the Government as well as to ensure the quoted pricing is consistent with historical prices paid for the products or otherwise creates a risk for the Government.

Summary Report:

The Government will review the summary report score for the PSC(s) associated with this effort only.

Supplier Risk Report:

The Government will review the supplier risk score as well as the suspected counterfeit area.

Item/Price Risk Report:

The Government will review the item/price risk score utilizing the various search functions.

Past performance will be based on GO / NO GO basis. An unacceptable (NO GO) equals a yellow or red listing in the SPRS system for the PSC(s) in the summary report as well as the supplier risk score/suspected counterfeit area and the item/price risk report. A quoter with no past performance (scores in either summary or supplier risk report) will be evaluated as neutral.

SEE TECHNICAL ACCEPTANCE EVALUATION MATRIX BELOW:

Quoter’s by checking a “GO” column you are certifying that your company meets technical acceptance evaluation factors. Matrix must be filled out for consideration of award.

TECHNICAL ACCEPTANCE

EVALUATION FACTOR

GO NO

GO

IF YOU CAN EXCEED ANY TECHNICAL

ACCPETANCE EVALUATION CRITERIA

PLEASE INDICATE HOW BELOW

CONFORMANCE TO

SPECIFICATIONS

By checking GO in this box you are certifying you can provide temperature chambers required that meets all aspects outlined in the specifications.

CONFORMANCE TO DELIVERY

By checking GO in this box you are certifying that your company meets the Governments required delivery schedule outline in 52.211-8.

CONFORMANCE TO PAST

PERFORMANCE

By checking GO in this box you are certifying that your company meets all of the requirements.

A RESPONSIVE QUOTE CONSISTS OF THE FOLLOWING

Signed SF 1449 (ALL PAGES COMPLETED AND RETURNED, Pages 1-58) 52.211-8 Time Of Delivery SF 1449 Delivery schedule filled out with Quoters delivery dates All pricing must be entered on the pricing matrices.

Product literature or capabilities document

Technical Evaluation Matrix completely filled out Must be a small business and have an active SAM account and no active exclusions.

NOTE: PROVIDE 0001 signed amendments returned.

ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTATION WILL BE ACCEPTED HOWEVER NO QUOTER WILL BE

CONSIDERED TECHNICALLY ACCEPTABLE WITHOUT THE ABOVE MENTIONED

DOCUMENTATION.

The Government will review in three (3) phases:

- Responsiveness, see A below

- Technical Acceptance, see B below

- Pricing, see C below

A. RESPONSIVENESS

If anything is not provided or in the manner addressed above (under a responsive quote consists of the following) you will not be considered responsive and your quote will not be evaluated for technical acceptance. Quoters are able to provide quotes on their own format and other documents they wish however, it must be in conjunction with the documents listed above (under a responsive quote consists of the following) and in the manner the Government has made clear or it will be considered non responsive. In order to move phase B responsiveness to the solicitation must be adhered to.

B. TECHNICAL ACCEPTANCE

To be considered technically acceptable all quoters must meet the above criteria, see technical acceptance factors one (1) to (3). Once quoters have been deemed technically acceptable, then and only then will price be evaluated.

C. PRICING

Upon certifying responsiveness and technical acceptance, award will be made to the lowest priced vendor.

Pricing will be evaluated utilizing a predetermined methodology.Quotes that are non-compliant with any material requirement of this solicitation may be rejected without further consideration for award. This will be a firm fixed price contract and will be awarded utilizing Simplified Acquisition Procedures.

TO BE CONSIDERED TECHNICALLY ACCEPTABLE ALL QUOTERS MUST MEET THE ABOVE

CRITERIA. ONCE QUOTERS HAVE BEEN DEEMED TECHNICALLY ACCEPTABLE, THEN AND

ONLY THEN WILL PRICE BE EVALUATED.

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(End of Summary of Changes)