N0060423Q4008_N0060423Q4008Request_for_InformationMotorola_Batteries_Rev1.docx

THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION ANNOUNCEMENT. THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION ONLY.

The Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP) Fleet Logistics Center Pearl Harbor (FLCPH) Hawaii is issuing this Sources Sought notice as a means of conducting market research to identify potential sources having an interest in, and industry technologies available to support/fulfil Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam (JBPHH) requirement for replacement Motorola Handheld Radio batteries.

This Sources Sought Notice and Request for Information (RFI) is issued for the purpose of developing a viable RFQ that will best communicate the Government's requirements to Industry through this exchange of information. Responses to this request are voluntary and will not affect any vendor's ability to submit a quote if, or when, an RFQ is released. The requested information is for planning purposes only and does NOT constitute a commitment by the Government, implied or otherwise, that a procurement action will be issued or ultimately award a contract. No entitlement to payment by the Government of direct or indirect costs or charges will arise as a result of the submission of information in response to this request.

Interested parties are responsible for adequately marking proprietary, restricted or competition sensitive information contained in their response. No solicitation exists. Therefore, do not request a copy or a solicitation. This Notice is an announcement seeking market information to determine qualified, experienced, and interested potential sources capable of providing the supplies described within this notice relative to the North American Industry Classification (NAICS) code: 335910 Battery Manufacturing.

BACKGROUND/ REQUIREMENT: The JBPHH Security Department currently uses Motorola radio systems comprised of Motorola brand radios, batteries and charging stations. The existing batteries are unable to hold a full charge or accept reconditioning from the battery charger. The JBPHH Security Department is requesting the Brand Name only acquisition of the following:

-Three-hundred (300) Motorola IMPRES 2 handheld radio batteries, part # PMNN4547A.

The contractor shall deliver 300 replacement batteries to Security Forces, Pearl Harbor Hawaii. Batteries must be compatible to work on Motorola APX Radios, Motorola APX Next Radios, Motorola LEX L11 Radios, and Motorola XTS Radios. Batteries must be IMPRES lithium ion with high capacity ~4150mAH. Batteries must operate with existing Motorola IMPRES chargers and battery conditioners in accordance with user guide safety restrictions.

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENT FOR RESPONSES TO THIS SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE:

1. The capabilities statement shall not exceed three (3) pages (all-inclusive with the exception of the title page, and table of contents). The capabilities statement shall be concise and focused to the required supplies and address the following:

a. If proposing non Motorola-brand batteries provide the brand-name of the proposed equal product, part number and specifications.

b. If you are a manufacturer or authorized resale vendor of the Motorola brand-name or equal replacement batteries.

c. Address how the equal replacement batteries would comply with current Motorola IMPRES Adaptive Multi-Unit Charger User Guide safety restrictions as follows: To reduce risk of injury, charge only the rechargeable Motorola-authorized batteries listed in table 4. Other batteries may explode, causing personal injury and damage. Use of accessories not recommended by Motorola may result in risk of fire, electric shock, or injury.

2. All responses shall include: entity name; entity address; business size; CAGE code; DUNS, current Facility Clearance Level; NAICS codes; point‐of‐contact name, telephone number, and email address and indicate if actively registered on System for Award Management.

3. Please provide any questions, comments, and feedback on the described requirement. Also, please note responses to this notice may not be returned.

Interested vendors may submit their capabilities and qualifications to provide the requirements in writing via email to Yasmin A. Restrepo, Contract Specialist: yasmin.a.restrepo.civ@us.navy.mil A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed effort on a full and open competition basis, based upon responses to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the Government. Oral communications will not be accepted in response to this notice. No request for quote will be issued based upon this Notice. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether conducting a competitive procurement is in the best interest of the Government.