W911RZ24Q0009-Solicitation.pdf

Combined Synopsis Solicitation

RNEC – Communications Node (CN) #12 Battery Replacement

W911RZ-24-Q-0009

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for Fort Carson Regional Network Enterprise Center’s

(RNEC) CN #12 Battery Replacement prepared in accordance with the format in FAR subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This requirement calls for Removal of 16 Existing 100G31 Valve Regulated Lead Acid (VRLA) battery strings that consist of 3 cells per string (total 48 cells) within CN #12, Building #7475, as defined in the Statement of Work (SOW). The requested delivery date is 17 March 2024. The Contractor shall perform to the standards in this contract.

Solicitation number W911RZ-24-Q-0009 is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ). No award will be made under this solicitation until funds are available.

The Government reserves the right to cancel this solicitation, either before or after the closing date. In the event the Government cancels this solicitation, the Government has no obligation to reimburse an offeror(s) for any cost. This will be awarded to 100% Small Business Set Aside.

• Product Service Code (PSC): 6140 – Batteries, Rechargeable

• NAICS Code: 335910 – Battery Manufacturing

• Delivery: 17 March 2024

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP)

• Contracting Office Address: 918th Contracting Battalion (CBN) MICC-Fort Carson

1676 Evans St., Bldg. 1220, 3rd Fl. Fort Carson, CO 80913-5198

Questions concerning this synopsis/solicitation should be e-mailed to SFC Travis Tofi, Contracting Officer, at travis.t.tofi.mil@army.mil. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted or acknowledged, and no feedback or evaluations will be provided to companies regarding submissions. All questions must be submitted no later than 11:00 AM MST 7 Feb 2024 to the Contract Officer at the above email address.

This Solicitation will close 11:00 AM MST on 14 Feb 2024.

Table of Content

1. CLINs Structure Pages 3-4

2. SOW Pages 9-18

SEE ADDENDUM

(No Collect Calls)

W911RZ24Q0009 01-Feb-2024

b. TELEPHONE NUMBER 8. OFFER DUE DATE/LOCAL TIME

11:00 PM 14 Feb 2024

5. SOLICITATION NUMBER 6. SOLICITATION ISSUE DATE

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION

PREVIOUS EDITION IS NOT USABLE

STANDARD FORM 1449 (REV. 2/2012)

Prescribed by GSA – FAR (48 CFR) 53.212

(TYPE OR PRINT)

(SIGNATURE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER)

ADDENDA X ARE

26. TOTAL AWARD AMOUNT (For Gov t. Use Only )

23.

CODE 10. THIS ACQUISITION IS

SUCH ADDRESS IN OFFER

17b. CHECK IF REMITTANCE IS DIFFERENT AND PUT

BELOW IS CHECKED

TELEPHONE NO.

W911RZ9. ISSUED BY

18b. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN BLOCK 18a. UNLESS BLOCK

7. FOR SOLICITATION

INFORMATION CALL:

a. NAME

2. CONTRACT NO. 3. AWARD/EFFECTIVE DATE 4. ORDER NUMBER

(TYPE OR PRINT)

30b. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER 30c. DATE SIGNED 31b. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER

30a. SIGNATURE OF OFFEROR/CONTRACTOR 31a.UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

1 27a. SOLICITATION INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-1. 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-3. 52.212-5 ARE ATTACHED.X

25. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

1. REQUISITION NUMBER

20.

ADDITIONAL SHEETS SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SPECIFIED.

OFFEROR TO COMPLETE BLOCKS 12, 17, 23, 24, AND 30

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS

0012045196-0001

ARE NOT ATTACHED

27b. CONTRACT/PURCHASE ORDER INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-5 IS ATTACHED. ADDENDA ARE ARE NOT ATTACHED

(BLOCK 5), INCLUDING ANY ADDITIONS OR CHANGES WHICH ARE

SET FORTH HEREIN, IS ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS:

. YOUR OFFER ON SOLICITATION

28. CONTRACTOR IS REQUIRED TO SIGN THIS DOCUMENT AND RETURN

% FOR:SET ASIDE:UNRESTRICTED OR X

SMALL BUSINESS

17a.CONTRACTOR/ CODE FACILITY

OFFEROR CODE

MICC - FORT CARSON (918TH CBN)

ATTN: DAKARI R. RELEFORD 1676 EVANS ST, BLDG

FL

FORT CARSON CO 80913-5198

18a. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY CODE

RATED ORDER UNDER

DPAS (15 CFR 700)

13a. THIS CONTRACT IS A

13b. RATING

CODE15. DELIVER TO CODE 16. ADMINISTERED BY

SEE SCHEDULE

12. DISCOUNT TERMS11. DELIVERY FOR FOB DESTINA-

TION UNLESS BLOCK IS

MARKED

SEE SCHEDULE

14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION

RFQ IFB RFPX

(719) 526-5333FAX:

TEL: (719) 526-2682 SERVICE-DISABLED

VETERAN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS

8(A)

HUBZONE SMALL

BUSINESS

SIZE STANDARD:

1,250

NAICS:

335910

X

OFFER DATED

29. AWARD OF CONTRACT: REF.

DELIVER ALL ITEMS SET FORTH OR OTHERWISE IDENTIFIED ABOVE AND ON ANY

COPIES TO ISSUING OFFICE. CONTRACTOR AGREES TO FURNISH AND

EMAIL:

TEL:

31c. DATE SIGNED

SEE SCHEDULE

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/ SERVICESITEM NO. QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

24.22.21.19.

X

WOMEN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS (WOSB)

ELIGIBLE UNDER THE WOMEN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM

EDWOSB

32g. E-MAIL OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS

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ACCEPTED, AND CONFORMS TO THE CONTRACT, EXCEPT AS NOTED: ______________________________________________________

32a. QUANTITY IN COLUMN 21 HAS BEEN

RECEIVED INSPECTED

32b. SIGNATURE OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT

REPRESENTATIVE

32c. DATE 32d. PRINTED NAME AND TITLE OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT

REPRESENTATIVE

32e. MAILING ADDRESS OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE 32f . TELEPHONE NUMBER OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

37. CHECK NUMBER

FINALPARTIALCOMPLETE

36. PAYMENT35. AMOUNT VERIFIED

CORRECT FOR

34. VOUCHER NUMBER

FINAL

33. SHIP NUMBER

PARTIAL

38. S/R ACCOUNT NUMBER 39. S/R VOUCHER NUMBER 40. PAID BY

41a. I CERTIFY THIS ACCOUNT IS CORRECT AND PROPER FOR PAYMENT

41b. SIGNATURE AND TITLE OF CERTIFYING OFFICER 41c. DATE

42a. RECEIVED BY (Print)

42b. RECEIVED AT (Location)

42c. DATE REC'D (YY/MM/DD) 42d. TOTAL CONTAINERS

STANDARD FORM 1449 (REV. 2/2012) BACK

Prescribed by GSA – FAR (48 CFR) 53.212

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION

PREVIOUS EDITION IS NOT USABLE

SEE SCHEDULE

20.

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/ SERVICES

21.

QUANTITY UNIT

22. 23.

UNIT PRICE

24.

AMOUNT

19.

ITEM NO.

W911RZ24Q0009

Section SF 1449 - CONTINUATION SHEET

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0001 48 Each 16 FI-MUE - CN12 Battery Replacements

FFP

The Contractor shall remove 16 existing VRLA battery strings that consist of 3 cells per string (total 48 cells). Replace, labor to install, and test 16 new VRLA battery strings that consist of 3 cells per string (total 48 cells) within Communication Node (CN) #12 building 7475.

GNB Absolyte 100G31 Replacement Battery Cells.

FOB: Destination

PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER: 0012045196-0001

PSC CD: 5895

NET AMT

0002 1 Job Installation/Testing/Disposal

FFP

Replace, labor to install, and tests 16 new VRLA battery strings which are equal in amperage and salient characteristics to existing batteries, in Communication Node # 12 building 7475. Once the 16 existing VRLA battery strings are removed, the old batteries will be disposed of in accordance with Colorado and EPA environmental guidelines. Upon completion of this contact, the Contractor shall ensure the 16 new VRLA battery strings are configured and connected to the existing power supply and control system.

FOB: Destination

0003 1 Job Delivery

FFP

Delivery of 48 GNB Absolyte 100G31 Replacement Cells Ground Shipping to Fort Carson

PSC CD: 6140

INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE TERMS

Supplies/services will be inspected/accepted at:

CLIN INSPECT AT INSPECT BY ACCEPT AT ACCEPT BY

0001 N/A N/A N/A Government 0002 N/A N/A N/A Government 0003 N/A N/A N/A Government

DELIVERY INFORMATION

CLIN DELIVERY DATE QUANTITY SHIP TO ADDRESS DODAAC /

CAGE

0001 POP 01-APR-2024 TO

01-MAY-2024

N/A USA SIGNAL NETWORK ENTERPRISE

CENTE

W6S2 SIG USANEC CARSON

BLDG 330

4885 CHILES AVE

FORT CARSON CO 80913-0000

520-538-7346

W5K9BH

0002 01-MAY-2024 1 FORT CARSON

FORT CARSON

FORT CARSON

COLORADO SPRINGS CO 80913

0003 01-MAY-2024 1 (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

52.202-1 Definitions JUN 2020 52.203-3 Gratuities APR 1984 52.203-11 Certification And Disclosure Regarding Payments To

Influence Certain Federal Transactions

SEP 2007

52.203-12 Limitation On Payments To Influence Certain Federal Transactions

JUN 2020

52.203-17 Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights NOV 2023 52.203-19 Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality

Agreements or Statements

JAN 2017

52.204-4 Printed or Copied Double-Sided on Postconsumer Fiber Content Paper

MAY 2011

52.204-7 System for Award Management OCT 2018 52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance OCT 2018 52.204-16 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting AUG 2020 52.204-22 Alternative Line Item Proposal JAN 2017 52.204-23 Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and

Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab Covered Entities

DEC 2023

52.204-27 Prohibition on a ByteDance Covered Application JUN 2023 52.209-2 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic

Corporations--Representation

NOV 2015

52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions--Commercial Products and Commercial Services

NOV 2023

52.222-24 Preaward On-Site Equal Opportunity Compliance Evaluation FEB 1999 52.222-54 Employment Eligibility Verification MAY 2022 52.223-6 Drug-Free Workplace MAY 2001 52.223-10 Waste Reduction Program MAY 2011 52.225-25 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities Engaging in Certain

Activities or Transactions Relating to Iran-- Representation and Certifications.

JUN 2020

52.228-5 Insurance - Work On A Government Installation JAN 1997 52.229-3 Federal, State And Local Taxes FEB 2013 52.232-23 Assignment Of Claims MAY 2014 52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations JUN 2013 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business

Subcontractors

MAR 2023

52.233-1 Disputes MAY 2014 52.237-2 Protection Of Government Buildings, Equipment, And

Vegetation

APR 1984

52.237-3 Continuity Of Services JAN 1991 52.242-13 Bankruptcy JUL 1995 52.244-6 Subcontracts for Commercial Products and Commercial

Services

DEC 2023

252.203-7002 Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights DEC 2022 252.204-7000 Disclosure Of Information OCT 2016

252.204-7008 Compliance With Safeguarding Covered Defense Information Controls

OCT 2016

252.204-7012 Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber Incident Reporting

JAN 2023

252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports

DEC 2018

252.243-7001 Pricing Of Contract Modifications DEC 1991 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors--Commercial Products and

Commercial Services

SEP 2023

ADDENDUM TO 52.212-1

General Instructions:

Quote Submitted: This is a Request for Quote (RFQ) competed IAW FAR PART 13, Simplified Procedures for Certain Commercial Items; FAR PART 12, Commercial Items.

All offerors shall submit their quotations using the requested contract line item (CLIN) structure to the email address stated herein by the date and time specified herein. The offer shall include the name, address, and telephone number, unit price, an overall total price, description of service being offered in sufficient detail to evaluate compliance with the requirements in the solicitation and the PWS, any discount terms, cage code, Unique Identity ID (UEID), size of business, taxpayer ID number, and acknowledgement of solicitation amendments.

Quotations must be received no later than the solicitation closing date and time listed on the solicitation. The Offeror is responsible for verifying that their quotation package was received before the solicitation closing date and time.

Only e-mail submissions will be accepted. Quotes shall be valid for a minimum of 60 calendar days. The Closing Date and time for this Solicitation is 14 Februrary 2024, at 11:00 am MST. The Offeror shall submit electronic copies of their quotation package via email with the subject line W911RZ-24-Q-0009, to the following points of contacts: Contracting Specialist: SSG Ian Kang at: ian.w.kang.mil@army.mil; and Contracting Officer: SFC Travis Tofi at: travis.t.tofi.mil@army.mil. Quotation received after this date and time will be considerate late in accordance with FAR 52.212-1(f) and will be not evaluated.

Offerors should mark each page of their quote as "Proprietary Information" if they want it treated as Proprietary Information under the Procurement Integrity Act.

The Government intends to evaluate offers and award a contract without discussions with offerors. Therefore, the offeror's initial offer should contain the offeror's best terms from a price and technical standpoint. However, the Government reserves the right to conduct discussions if later determined by the Contracting Officer to be necessary.

Security Clearance: Contractors are not required to have a security clearance to enter the facility.

Request for Information (RFI): The Contractor shall submit all questions and concerns in writing via email.

Questions shall be emailed to: travis.t.tofi.mil@army.mil and marie.sanders-gulas.mil@army.mil no later than 7 February 2024, at 11:00 am MST. The body of the email shall be numbered per question and contain questions in a clear and concise manner with specific reference to the page number and section of the solicitation, if applicable. All questions will be consolidated and answered on one document. Questions and answers will be available in the form of an amendment to the solicitation.

The Government is not obligated to award a contract because of this notice, nor does it obligate the Government to pay for any offer preparation costs.

SAM Registration: In accordance with the FAR 4.1102(a) Policy, offerors are required to be registered in SAM at the time an offer or quotation is submitted in order to comply with the annual representations and certifications requirement. The Offeror shall enter, in the block with its name and address on the cover page of its offer, the annotation Unique Entity Identifier (UEID) followed by the unique entity identifier that identifies the Offeror's name and address. If the Offeror does not have a unique entity identifier, it should contact the entity designated at www.sam.gov for unique entity identifier establishment directly to obtain one.

Emergencies: If an emergency or unanticipated event interrupts normal Government processes so that offers cannot be received at the Government office designated for receipt of offers by the exact time specified in the solicitation, and urgent Government requirements preclude amendment of the solicitation or other notice of an extension of the closing date, the time specified for receipt of offers will be deemed to be extended to the same time of day specified in the solicitation on the first work day on which normal Government processes resume.

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

52.212-2 Evaluation - Commercial Items NOV 2021

ADDENDUM TO 52.212-2

The provision at 52.212-2, Evaluation—Commercial Products and Commercial Services applies to this acquisition.

The Government will award a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government according to FAR Part 12 and FAR Part 13, price and other factors considered.

Award will be made on the basis of the lowest evaluated price of proposals meeting or exceeding the acceptability standard for non-cost factors. Non-cost factors are: Technical Acceptable.

The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers: (a) Technically ability to provide product stated on Product Description and perform to the standards of the Statement of Work (SOW), (b) Lowest evaluated price and (c) expedite delivery.

Technical Acceptable. The contractor’s quote must demonstrate its ability and understanding in providing and performing the requirements of the Product description and SOW. Merely restating the requirement of the SOW does not demonstrate the contractor’s technical ability and understanding of the SOW and will be evaluated as such.

In order to be considered for further evaluation, an Offeror must first be determined acceptable in the Technical factor. If an offer cannot comply with every requirement, that offer will not be technically acceptable.

Technical Acceptable and Unacceptable Ratings

Rating Description Acceptable Offer clearly meets the minimum requirements of the solicitation.

Unacceptable Offer does not clearly meet the minimum requirements of the solicitation.

Price. The offeror shall complete the CLIN pricing of this solicitation. The offeror’s price will be evaluated for award purposes by adding the total price for base year. Offerors shall assume that the Government has no prior knowledge of their experience and will base its evaluation on the information presented in the Offeror’s quote. The Contracting Officer is not responsible for locating or obtaining any information not identified in the offer.

The Government intends to evaluate offers and make award without discussions; however, this does not preclude the Government from having discussions if it is in the best interest of the Government to do so.

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.

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

GNB Absolyte Batteries Model 100G31 band name or equal Salient Characteristics

These batteries are installed to support Communication and Telephone Equipment DC (direct current) at 54 volts.

Removal and replacement batteries 48 cells to support the communication Node (CN) #12, Building 7475.

Nominal Capacity Range: 1496 amp-hours @ 77°F (25°C), need to be compatible with the same amperage.

Valve Regulated Lead Acid (VRLA) type batteries with 20-year life expectancy, Must be stackable – picture 8 Strings of 3 Batteries consisting of 24 separate batteries stacked on one another in 2 banks for a total of 48 batteries.

Rate and float voltage of 2.23.to 2.27, Needs to be compatible with the same voltage.

Operating Temperature Range: -40°F (-40°C) to 122°F (50°C)

Fully recyclable

STATEMENT OF WORK

Network Enterprise Center Fort Carson, Colorado

STATEMENT OF WORK

(SOW)

BUILDING 7475 COMMUNICATIONS NODE (CN) # 12

BATTERY REPLACEMENT

GNB ABSOLYTE MODEL 100G31 BAND NAME OR EQUAL

Table of Contents and Pages:

1. PURPOSE:…………………………………………………….3

2. SCOPE OF WORK:…………………………………………..3

3. BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE:……………………….4

4. SPECIFICATIONS:…………………………………………..5

5. PROJECT OVERVIEW:……………………………………..5

6. ENVIRONMENT:……………………………………………..6

7. TESTING AND ACCPTANCE:………………………………6

8. WARRANTY:…………………………………………………..7

9. SCHEDULE AND INSATLLATION:………………………...7

10. COST ESTIMATES:…………………………………………...7

11. RNEC REPRESENTATIVE:………………….………………8

12. BATTERY LOAD TEST:………………………………………9

13. KEYED BATTERY DISCONNECT TEST:…………………..10

14. BATTERY THERMAL RUNAWAY SYSTEM TEST:………10

15. TYPICAL TEMPERATURE SENSOR ARRANGMENT: FIGURE 1..11

1. PURPOSE:

a. The purpose of this document is to describe the requirements for Removal of 16 Existing

100G31 Valve Regulated lead-acid (VRLA) battery strings that consist of 3 cells per string (total 48 cells) within Communication Node (CN) # 12, Building 7475. The contractor shall furnish Material, Labor to Install, and Test 16 new GNB Absolyte model 100G31 Valve Regulated lead-acid (VRLA) battery strings band name or equal that consist of 3 cells per string (total 48 cells) within Communication Node (CN) #12 building 7475.

2. SCOPE OF WORK:

a. The Contractor shall remove 16 existing VRLA battery strings that consist of 3 cells per string (total 48 cells). Replace, labor to install, and test 16 new VRLA battery strings that consist of 3 cells per string (total 48 cells) within Communication Node (CN) #12 building 7475.

b. The contractor shall conduct an on-site survey prior to ordering materials. This survey will determine what materials, equipment’s, transportation, and personnel (Labor) shall be needed to complete this task.

c. The contractor shall be responsible for having all materials, equipment’s, transportation, and labor on-site prior to removal of existing and installation of new VRLA batteries to complete this task.

d. The contractor shall provide someone onsite upon arrival of batteries if they are being ship to Fort Carson Installation Regional Network Enterprise Center 6151 Specker Ave.

building 1550 Fort Carson, Colorado 80913. Contractor shall confirm the order, provide forklift for unloading the truck, inspect the batteries condition and transport batteries to site location. If not, Contractor shall provide transportation to transport batteries to site location Communication Node (CN) #12 building 7475 Bad Toelz Road, Fort Carson, Colorado 80913.

e. Prior to removing the 16 existing VRLA battery strings, the Contractor shall ensure there is sufficient temporary backup power in place, and that temporary power is connected to the existing equipment to power the current battery backup power load, which provides power to all the communications equipment that is dependent on. There will not be no loss of power or power interruptions(s) to the CN #12 building 7475 during the work/completion of the requirements/provisions of this contract.

f. The Contractor shall remove and dispose of 16 existing VRLA battery strings that consist of 3 cells per string (total 48 cells), from CN # 12 building 7475 in accordance with Colorado and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) environmental guidelines.

g. The Contractor shall provide all materials and labor for installation of new VRLA battery.

Batteries must be new not refurbished or renewed. The Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) type VRLA, batteries with 16 new VRLA battery strings, which are equal in amp hours to the existing batteries, in the same location, utilizing the existing battery disconnect and connection equipment, which includes the Thermal Switch Units (TSU’s). Replace existing battery disconnect and connect equipment if discovered rust.

h. After the installation of the 16 new VRLA battery strings, the Contractor shall perform a Battery Load Test, under full load to verify the 16 new VRLA battery strings that will support 500A for 2.00 hours and to ensure the power remains uninterrupted during the load test and that the battery system returns to a normal state upon completion of the Battery Load Test with power uninterrupted.

i. After the installation of the 16 new VRLA battery strings, the Contractor shall perform a Keyed Battery Disconnect Test. This test will verify the Keyed Battery Disconnect properly disconnects the battery string(s) from the DC power board.

j. After the installation of the 16 new VRLA battery strings, the Contractor shall perform a Battery Thermal Runaway System Test. This test is to verify the operation of the battery Thermal Runaway Management System.

k. The Contractor shall ensure the proper float charge on the 16 new VRLA battery strings is appropriately set.

l. The Contractor shall document all battery charge levels, before, during and after the Battery Load Test, Keyed Battery Disconnect Test, Thermal Runaway System Test, battery terminal torque setting for each of the 16 new VRLA battery strings and float for the entire system and provide that documentation to the Government.

m. The Contractor shall provide training and OEM testing requirements documentation for maintenance personnel on the proper procedures for Operation and Maintenance (O&M) and testing to RNEC PM.

n. The Contractor shall removal all excess equipment, materials and trash from the work area and storage locations, prior to the completion of this contract and receiving Government acceptance.

o. Installation, testing and removal must be completed within 7 days after delivery.

3. BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE:

a. This project is for removal 16 existing VRLA battery strings that consist of 3 cells per string (total 48 cells) of the battery backup system. Replacement and test 16 new VRLA battery strings that consist of 3 cells per string (total 48 cells), which are equal in amperage and salient characteristics to existing batteries, that create a stable and useable battery backup system for the communications information systems that are housed in Communications Node #12 building 7475.

4. SPECIFICATIONS:

a. APPLICABLE STANDARDS: The Contractor shall complete all work in accordance with applicable National Electrical Code (NEC)/National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and OSHA safety rules, regulations, and standards.

b. CONTRACTOR QUALIFICATIONS: The Contractor shall provide only qualified and experienced personnel resources, materials, and equipment to fulfill the requirements/provisions of this contract. All personnel must be able to pass a local background security check.

c. The Contractor shall have only qualified and experience personnel complete the removal, installation, and testing of the 16 new VRLA battery strings, battery backup system, execute the requirements/provisions of this contract.

d. The Contractor shall adhere to all NEC, NFPA, OSHA and local safety laws and regulation.

e. Salient characteristic for GNB Absolyte Batteries Model 100G31 band name or equal.

These batteries are installed to support Communication and Telephone Equipment DC (direct current) at 54 volts. Removal and replacement batteries 48 cells to support the communication Node (CN) #12, Building 7475. Nominal Capacity Range: 1496 amp-hours @ 77°F (25°C), need to be compatible with the same amperage. Valve Regulated Lead Acid (VRLA) type batteries with 20-year life expectancy. Must be stackable – picture 8 Strings of 3 Batteries consisting of 24 separate batteries stacked on one another in 2 banks for a total of 48 batteries. Rate and float voltage of 2.23.to 2.27, Needs to be compatible with the same voltage. Operating Temperature Range: -40°F (-40°C) to 122°F (50°C). Fully recyclable.

5. PROJECT OVERVIEW:

a. Replace, labor to install, and tests 16 new VRLA battery strings which are equal in amperage and salient characteristics to existing batteries, in Communication Node # 12 building 7475. Once the 16 existing VRLA battery strings are removed, the old batteries will be disposed of in accordance with Colorado and EPA environmental guidelines. Upon completion of this contact, the Contractor shall ensure the 16 new VRLA battery strings are configured and connected to the existing power supply and control system.

6. ENVIRONMENT:

a. The Contractor will be working in an environmentally controlled environment; therefore, the Contractor shall ensure all appropriate dust abatement equipment for working in this environment is in place, prior to completing any requirements/provisions of this contract.

7. TESTING AND ACCEPTANCE:

a. The contractor shall develop a test plan prior to work starts for Battery load test, Keyed Battey Disconnect test, and Battery Thermal Runaway System test for RNEC POC approval.

b. The Contractor shall perform a Battery Load Test on the 16 new VRLA, battery strings that consist of 3 cells per string (total 48 cells). This test is to verify the 16 new VRLA battery strings will support 500A for 2.00 hours. Utilizing the chart below the Contractor shall take readings from each of the 48 cells and document the readings. Connect the load bank to the DC Power Plant and turn it up to 500A, the rectifiers will be shut off at this time and the load test will begin. Take readings of the batteries at 30-minute intervals and document until a full 2.00-hour discharge test is reached.

c. The Contractor shall perform a Keyed Battery Disconnect Test on the 16 new VRLA battery strings that consist of 3 cells per string (total 48 cells). Utilizing the chart below (13.), the Contractor will document the results. This test will verify the Keyed Battery Disconnect properly disconnects the battery string(s) from the DC power board.

Utilizing the below chart, the Contractor shall complete the Keyed Battery Disconnect Test and document the results and provide that information to the Government RNEC

PM.

d. The Contractor shall perform a Battery Thermal Runaway System Test on the 16 new VRLA battery strings that consist of 3 cells per string (total 48 cells). Utilizing the chart below (14.), the Contractor will document the results. This test is to verify the operation of the Battery Thermal Runaway Management System installed on the 16 new VRLA battery strings, ensure they are properly working. The system is comprised of two components: the Thermal Switch Units (TSUs) and an Alarm/Control Unit. The TSUs are mounted on the negative terminal of each battery cell in the battery plant (see figure 1 below). The alarm/Control Unit monitors the TSUs. Should a TSU open due to an over-temperature condition, the Alarm/Control Unit will respond by generating a latched alarm and activating a set of Form C contacts that can be used to activate a disconnect device, cause a power system to lower its output voltage, or initiate any other control function that can be activated by a set of relay contacts.

e. The Contractor shall document the torque setting on all battery terminals and provide that information to the Government RNEC PM.

f. The Contractor shall ensure the proper float charge on the 16 new VRLA battery strings is set and documented, and that information is provided to the Government RNEC PM for review.

8. WARRANTY:

a. All hardware, materials and workmanship provided by the Contractor shall be warranted for a period of five years or for the duration of the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) warranty, whichever is longer for the 16 new VRLA battery strings. The warranty shall cover all materials and labor necessary to resolve any problems resulting from defects in materials or workmanship. The warranty period shall commence upon successful completion of the requirements/provisions of this contract, receipt of all documentation and Government acceptance.

9. SCHEDULING AND INSTALLATION:

a. HOURS OF WORK: The Contractor shall provide qualified and experienced personnel at the specified government site during the following hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM excluding federal holidays, to complete the requirements/provisions of this contract.

b. The working hours specified above are subject to change at any time to meet Government and/or Contractor workload requirements.

c. Any variation from the above schedule will require Government approval prior to any Contractor performance toward the requirements/provisions of this contract.

10. COST ESTIMATES:

a. Cost estimates based on the materials, labor, and transportation in this statement of work shall be provided at no cost to the government. Costs shall be broken out for materials, transportation, and labor IAW statement of work.

b. Any changes to the requirements/provisions of this statement of the work that results in a change in contract cost, shall be approved by the Government COR prior to the commencement of any alternative work being initiated by the Contractor.

c. Changes to the installation design, which DOES NOT result in an increase in contract cost, may be made only after the Government has approved change(s).

11. RNEC REPRESENTATIVE:

PRIMARY SECONDARY

Mr. Donald E. Arnold Mr. James Wilkinson

IT Project Manager Facility Engineer Fort Carson RNEC-PASOB Fort Carson RNEC 6151 Specker Ave. Bldg. 1550 Rm 2040 6151 Specker Ave. Bldg. 1550 Rm Fort Carson, CO 80913 Fort Carson, CO 80913 Office # (719) 503-9600 Office # (719) 526-9212 Email: donald.e.arnold20.civ@army.mil Email:james.e.wilkinson.ctr@army.mil

12. BATTERY LOAD TEST (CN-12)

This test is to verify the batteries will support 500A for 2.00 hours. Take readings of the 48 cells and document the readings. Connect the load bank to the DC Power Plant and turn it up to 500A, the rectifiers will be shut off at this time and the load test will begin. At 30-minute intervals take readings of the batteries and document until a full 2.00-hour discharge test is reached.

30 minute readings: Use one sheet per string.

BATTERY MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT

Location : CN-12 Date :

Manufacturer : Model :

Date Installed :

Battery String No.: No. of Cells : 16

Charger Output : Temperature :

Total Battery Voltage : Panel Reading :

INDIVIDUAL CELL READINGS

CELL NO. VOLTS CELL NO. VOLTS

REMARKS:

13. KEYED BATTERY DISCONNECT TEST. (CN-12)

This test will verify the Keyed Battery Disconnect properly disconnects the battery string(s) from the DC power board.

1) Insert the key in the keyed battery disconnect and activate. Verify the battery string(s) were disconnected from the power board by checking the contactor in the disconnect.

2) Deactivate the keyed battery disconnect and remove the key. The battery disconnect will need to be manually reset to put the batteries back online.

PASS FAIL

14. BATTERY THERMAL RUNAWAY SYSTEM TEST (CN-12)

This test is to verify the operation of the Battery Thermal Runaway Management System installed on the new VRLA battery strings. The system is comprised of two components: the Thermal Switch Units (TSUs) and an Alarm/Control Unit. The TSUs are mounted on the negative terminal of each battery cell in the battery plant (see figure 1 below). The alarm/Control Unit monitors the TSUs. Should a TSU open due to an over-temperature condition, the Alarm/Control Unit will respond by generating a latched alarm and activating a set of Form C contacts that can be used to activate a disconnect device, cause a power system to lower its output voltage, or initiate any other control function that can be activated by a set of relay contacts.

1) Using a heat gun, heat one of the TSU sensors to generate a thermal runaway scenario.

PASS FAIL

Remarks:

Remarks:

Figure 1- Typical Temperature Sensor Arrangement.

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT

252.232-7006 WIDE AREA WORKFLOW PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS (JAN 2023)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause—

“Department of Defense Activity Address Code (DoDAAC)” is a six position code that uniquely identifies a unit, activity, or organization.

“Document type” means the type of payment request or receiving report available for creation in Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF).

“Local processing office (LPO)” is the office responsible for payment certification when payment certification is done external to the entitlement system.

“Payment request” and “receiving report” are defined in the clause at 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports.

(b) Electronic invoicing. The WAWF system provides the method to electronically process vendor payment requests and receiving reports, as authorized by Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) 252.232- 7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports.

(c) WAWF access. To access WAWF, the Contractor shall—

(1) Have a designated electronic business point of contact in the System for Award Management at https://www.sam.gov; and

(2) Be registered to use WAWF at https://wawf.eb.mil/ following the step-by-step procedures for self-registration available at this web site.

(d) WAWF training. The Contractor should follow the training instructions of the WAWF Web-Based Training Course and use the Practice Training Site before submitting payment requests through WAWF. Both can be accessed by selecting the “Web Based Training” link on the WAWF home page at https://wawf.eb.mil/.

(e) WAWF methods of document submission. Document submissions may be via web entry, Electronic Data Interchange, or File Transfer Protocol.

(f) WAWF payment instructions. The Contractor shall use the following information when submitting payment requests and receiving reports in WAWF for this contract or task or delivery order:

(1) Document type. The Contractor shall submit payment requests using the following document type(s):

(i) For cost-type line items, including labor-hour or time-and-materials, submit a cost voucher.

(ii) For fixed price line items—

(A) That require shipment of a deliverable, submit the invoice and receiving report specified by the Contracting Officer.

(B) For services that do not require shipment of a deliverable, submit either the Invoice 2in1, which meets the requirements for the invoice and receiving report, or the applicable invoice and receiving report, as specified by the Contracting Officer.

Invoice 2in1

(iii) For customary progress payments based on costs incurred, submit a progress payment request.

(iv) For performance based payments, submit a performance based payment request.

(v) For commercial financing, submit a commercial financing request.

(2) Fast Pay requests are only permitted when Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 52.213-1 is included in the contract.

[Note: The Contractor may use a WAWF “combo” document type to create some combinations of invoice and receiving report in one step.]

(3) Document routing. The Contractor shall use the information in the Routing Data Table below only to fill in applicable fields in WAWF when creating payment requests and receiving reports in the system.

Routing Data Table*

Field Name in WAWF Data to be entered in WAWF

Pay Official DoDAAC HQ0490

Issue By DoDAAC W911RZ

Admin DoDAAC** W911RZ

Inspect By DoDAAC W5K9BH

Ship To Code NA

Ship From Code NA

Mark For Code NA

Service Approver (DoDAAC) W5K9BH

Service Acceptor (DoDAAC) W5K9BH

Accept at Other DoDAAC NA

LPO DoDAAC __NA__

DCAA Auditor DoDAAC __NA__

Other DoDAAC(s) __NA__

(4) Payment request. The Contractor shall ensure a payment request includes documentation appropriate to the type of payment request in accordance with the payment clause, contract financing clause, or Federal Acquisition Regulation 52.216-7, Allowable Cost and Payment, as applicable.

(5) Receiving report. The Contractor shall ensure a receiving report meets the requirements of DFARS Appendix F.

(g) WAWF point of contact.

(1) The Contractor may obtain clarification regarding invoicing in WAWF from the following contracting activity’s WAWF point of contact.

(2) Contact the WAWF helpdesk at 866-618-5988, if assistance is needed.

(End of clause)

52.204-1 APPROVAL OF CONTRACT (DEC 1989)

This contract is subject to the written approval of 918TH Contracting Battalion and shall not be binding until so approved.

(End of clause)

52.204-17 OWNERSHIP OR CONTROL OF OFFEROR (AUG 2020)

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision--

Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) code means—

(1) An identifier assigned to entities located in the United States or its outlying areas by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Branch to identify a commercial or government entity by unique location; or

(2) An identifier assigned by a member of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) or by the NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) to entities located outside the United States and its outlying areas that the DLA Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Branch records and maintains in the CAGE master file. This type of code is known as a NATO CAGE (NCAGE) code.

Highest-level owner means the entity that owns or controls an immediate owner of the offeror, or that owns or controls one or more entities that control an immediate owner of the offeror. No entity owns or exercises control of the highest level owner.

Immediate owner means an entity, other than the offeror, that has direct control of the offeror. Indicators of control include, but are not limited to, one or more of the following: Ownership or interlocking management, identity of interests among family members, shared facilities and equipment, and the common use of employees.

(b) The Offeror represents that it [ ___ ] has or [ ___ ] does not have an immediate owner. If the Offeror has more than one immediate owner (such as a joint venture), then the Offeror shall respond to paragraph (c) and if applicable, paragraph (d) of this provision for each participant in the joint venture.

(c) If the Offeror indicates ``has'' in paragraph (b) of this provision, enter the following information:

Immediate owner CAGE code:

Immediate owner legal name: ___

(Do not use a ``doing business as'' name)

Is the immediate owner owned or controlled by another entity?:

[ ___ ] Yes or [ ___ ] No.

(d) If the Offeror indicates ``yes'' in paragraph (c) of this provision, indicating that the immediate owner is owned or controlled by another entity, then enter the following information:

Highest-level owner CAGE code:

Highest-level owner legal name:

(Do not use a ``doing business as'' name)

(End of provision)

52.204-18 COMMERCIAL AND GOVERNMENT ENTITY CODE MAINTENANCE (AUG 2020)

(a) Definition. As used in this clause--

Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) code means--

(1) An identifier assigned to entities located in the United States or its outlying areas by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Branch to identify a commercial or government entity by unique location; or

(2) An identifier assigned by a member of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) or by the NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) to entities located outside the United States and its outlying areas that the DLA Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Branch records and maintains in the CAGE master file. This type of code is known as a NATO CAGE (NCAGE) code.

(b) Contractors shall ensure that the CAGE code is maintained throughout the life of the contract for each location of contract, including subcontract, performance. For contractors registered in the System for Award Management (SAM), the DLA Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Branch shall only modify data received from SAM in the CAGE master file if the contractor initiates those changes via update of its SAM registration. Contractors undergoing a novation or change-of-name agreement shall notify the contracting officer in accordance with subpart

42.12. The contractor shall communicate any change to the CAGE code to the contracting officer within 30 days after the change, so that a modification can be issued to update the CAGE code on the contract.

(c) Contractors located in the United States or its outlying areas that are not registered in SAM shall submit written change requests to the DLA Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Branch. Requests for changes shall be provided at https://cage.dla.mil. Change requests to the CAGE master file are accepted from the entity identified by the code.

(d) Contractors located outside the United States and its outlying areas that are not registered in SAM shall contact the appropriate National Codification Bureau (points of contact available at http://www.nato.int/structur/AC/135/main/links/contacts.htm) or NSPA at https://eportal.nspa.nato.int/AC135Public/scage/CageList.aspx to request CAGE changes.

(e) Additional guidance for maintaining CAGE codes is available at https://cage.dla.mil.

(f) If the contract includes Federal Acquisition Regulation clause 52.204-2, Security Requirements, the contractor shall ensure that subcontractors maintain their CAGE code(s) throughout the life of the contract.

(End of Clause)

52.212-3 OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS--COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND

COMMERCIAL SERVICES (NOV 2023)

The Offeror shall complete only paragraph (b) of this provision if the Offeror has completed the annual representations and certification electronically in the System for Award Management (SAM) accessed through https://www.sam.gov. If the Offeror has not completed the annual representations and certifications electronically, the Offeror shall complete only paragraphs (c) through (v) of this provision.

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision --

"Covered telecommunications equipment or services" has the meaning provided in the clause 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.

"Economically disadvantaged women-owned small business (EDWOSB) concern" means a small business concern that is at least 51 percent directly and unconditionally owned by, and the management and daily business operations of which are controlled by, one or more women who are citizens of the United States and who are economically disadvantaged in accordance with 13 CFR part 127, and the concern is certified by SBA or an approved third-party certifier in accordance with 13 CFR 127.300. It automatically qualifies as a women-owned small business eligible under the WOSB Program.

"Forced or indentured child labor" means all work or service-

(1) Exacted from any person under the age of 18 under the menace of any penalty for its nonperformance and for which the worker does not offer himself voluntarily; or

(2) Performed by any person under the age of 18 pursuant to a contract the enforcement of which can be accomplished by process or penalties.

"Highest-level owner" means the entity that owns or controls an immediate owner of the offeror, or that owns or controls one or more entities that control an immediate owner of the offeror. No entity owns or exercises control of the highest level owner.

"Immediate owner" means an entity, other than the offeror, that has direct control of the offeror. Indicators of control include, but are not limited to, one or more of the following: Ownership or interlocking management, identity of interests among family members, shared facilities and equipment, and the common use of employees.

"Inverted domestic corporation" means a foreign incorporated entity that meets the definition of an inverted domestic corporation under 6 U.S.C. 395(b), applied in accordance with the rules and definitions of 6 U.S.C. 395(c).

"Manufactured end product" means any end product in product and service codes (PSCs) 1000-9999, except--

(1) PSC 5510, Lumber and Related Basic Wood Materials;

(2) Product or Service Group (PSG) 87, Agricultural Supplies;

(3) PSG 88, Live Animals;

(4) PSG 89, Subsistence;

(5) PSC 9410, Crude Grades of Plant Materials;

(6) PSC 9430, Miscellaneous Crude Animal Products, Inedible;

(7) PSC 9440, Miscellaneous Crude Agricultural and Forestry Products;

(8) PSC 9610, Ores;

(9) PSC 9620, Minerals, Natural and Synthetic; and

(10) PSC 9630, Additive Metal Materials.

"Place of manufacture" means the place where an end product is assembled out of components, or otherwise made or processed from raw materials into the finished product that is to be provided to the Government. If a product is disassembled and reassembled, the place of reassembly is not the place of manufacture.

"Predecessor" means an entity that is replaced by a successor and includes any predecessors of the predecessor.

"Reasonable inquiry" has the meaning provided in the clause 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.

"Restricted business operations" means business operations in Sudan that include power production activities, mineral extraction activities, oil-related activities, or the production of military equipment, as those terms are defined in the Sudan Accountability and Divestment Act of 2007 (Pub. L. 110-174). Restricted business operations do not include business operations that the person (as that term is defined in Section 2 of the Sudan Accountability and Divestment Act of 2007) conducting the business can demonstrate--

(1) Are conducted under contract directly and exclusively with the regional government of southern Sudan;

(2) Are conducted pursuant to specific authorization from the Office of Foreign Assets Control in the Department of the Treasury, or are expressly exempted under Federal law from the requirement to be conducted under such authorization;

(3) Consist of providing goods or services to marginalized populations of Sudan;

(4) Consist of providing goods or services to an internationally recognized peacekeeping force or humanitarian organization;

(5) Consist of providing goods or services that are used only to promote health or education; or

(6) Have been voluntarily suspended.

"Sensitive technology"--

(1) Means hardware, software, telecommunications equipment, or any other technology that is to be used specifically--

(i) To restrict the free flow of unbiased information in Iran; or

(ii) To disrupt, monitor, or otherwise restrict speech of the people of Iran; and

(2) Does not include information or informational materials the export of which the President does not have the authority to regulate or prohibit pursuant to section 203(b)(3) of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1702(b)(3)).

"Service-disabled veteran-owned small business concern"--

(1) Means a small business concern--

(i) Not less than 51 percent of which is owned by one or more service-disabled veterans or, in the case of any publicly owned business, not less than 51 percent of the stock of which is owned by one or more service-disabled veterans; and

(ii) The management and daily business operations of which are controlled by one or more service-disabled veterans or, in the case of a service-disabled veteran with permanent and severe disability, the spouse or permanent caregiver of such veteran.

(2) Service-disabled veteran means a veteran, as defined in 38 U.S.C. 101(2), with a disability that is service-connected, as defined in 38 U.S.C. 101(16).

"Small business concern"--

(1) Means a concern, including its affiliates, that is independently owned and operated, not dominant in its field of operation, and qualified as a small business under the criteria in 13 CFR part 121 and size standards in this solicitation.

(2) Affiliates, as used in this definition, means business concerns, one of whom directly or indirectly controls or has the power to control the others, or a third party or parties control or have the power to control the others. In determining whether affiliation exists, consideration is given to all appropriate factors including common ownership, common management, and contractual relationships. SBA determines affiliation based on the factors set forth at 13 CFR 121.103.

"Small disadvantaged business concern, consistent with 13 CFR 124.1001", means a small business concern under the size standard applicable to the acquisition, that--

(1) Is at least 51 percent unconditionally and directly owned (as defined at 13 CFR 124.105) by--

(i) One or more socially disadvantaged (as defined at 13 CFR 124.103) and economically disadvantaged (as defined at 13 CFR…