NRMAH0002200327 Statement of Need RFQ.docx

PURPOSE:

STATEMENT OF NEED

Pacific Marine Environmental Laboratory's (PMEL) Engineering Development Division is requesting the supply of 144 custom lithium battery packs for PMEL GPS mooring buoys. These battery packs will replace the existing battery packs on the moorings which have reached their usable lifespan. Additionally, these packs will be used to power 8 new buoys associated with the NASA SWOT mission.

BACKGROUND:

These battery packs will be used to power buoy systems used to calibrate and ground truth satellite measurements for a NASA project called SWOT.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS:

· Max Diameter: 5.85"

· Max Height: 5"

· Must fit on PMEL GPS buoys and be compatible with the GPS buoy system (see drawing)

· Lithium battery pack

· 14 cells (12 cells + 2 dummy cells)

· Cells are BCX 85 DD: 3B0076 Electrochem

· 30Ah/cell

· External 22 AWG cable - 2 ft

· Wires are 18 or 22AWG 600V Teflon insulated

· Qty 144: 4S-3P packs

PMEL EDD must review company before a contract is awarded to ensure compatibility and quality. See battery pack drawings for specific sizing and wiring info.

DELIVERY SCHEDULE: June 1st, 2022 to;

PACIFIC MARINE ENVIRO LAB

7600 SAND POINT WAY NE

/R/PMEL

SEATTLE WA 98115-6349

POINTS OF CONTACT:

TBD

DRAWING:

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