3989 srao microwave battery replacement

The Bureau of Reclamation, under the Department of the Interior, is conducting market research through this Sources Sought notice to identify potential suppliers for two 48VDC Microwave battery systems for the 3989 SRAO facility. The procurement requires Valve-Regulated Lead-Acid (VRLA) batteries with a minimum capacity of 1900 Ah at a 100-hour discharge rate, featuring hermetically sealed battery cells and modular battery racks with specific dimensional constraints of no more than 42" long x 25" deep. Interested vendors must provide complete battery systems including battery banks, racks, and accessories, with the government handling installation responsibilities. The contractor will also be required to facilitate recycling of old replacement batteries in accordance with 40 CFR Part 266 regulations and provide documentation on recycled materials. Interested parties must submit capabilities statements by 12:00 MT on July 23, 2025, via email to Mathew Christopherson, including company details, UEI Number, business size classification, and brief service capabilities.

This pre-solicitation notice indicates no set-aside designation is being used, making it open to all eligible contractors regardless of size or socioeconomic status. The document does not identify any current incumbents or contractors currently providing these services. No specific award values or budget ranges are disclosed in the market research notice. The procurement involves exactly two 48VDC battery systems, with delivery and pickup operations restricted to Monday through Thursday between 8am and 3pm at the Black Canyon Dam location in Emmett, Idaho. All delivery and pickup activities require advance notification to the government. The Bureau emphasizes this is strictly a market research effort to assess potential sources and does not constitute a commitment to contract award.