Battery Capacity and Discharge Tester
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- FA441825Q0067
- Agency
- Air Mobility Command Air Force, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 334515 Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals
- Place of performance
- Charleston AFB, South Carolina 29404, United States
- Points of contact
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- Taylor McDaniel taylor.mcdaniel.1@us.af.mil (843) 963-4491
- TSgt Luke Jackson luke.jackson@us.af.mil (843) 963-5174
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of the Air Force Air Mobility Command is seeking to procure a Battery Capacity and Discharge Tester for Joint Base Charleston through RFQ FA441825Q0067. The solicitation requires one DV Power Brand Name or equal Battery DC Capacity and Discharge Tester (Model BLU 400C), which will be used on the Moored Training Ship 701 to confirm operational functionality of engineering safety features through battery capacity testing. The equipment must meet specific technical requirements including 300VDC capacity, 270A discharge capability, 20KW power output, and be mobile/portable with one worker able to carry up to 50 pounds. The government has indicated a preference for a single unit but will accept multiple units if they are mobile/portable, and quotes must include completion of the RFQ Fill-in Sheet. The solicitation operates under a Brand Name or Equal requirement with Full and Open Competition, and quotes must remain valid for at least 45 days following the closing date of September 17, 2025, at 2:00 PM EST.
This procurement does not utilize any set-aside designations and is classified under NAICS code 334515 with a size standard of 750 employees. No incumbent contractors or potential award values are specified in the solicitation documents, though the contract is anticipated to be a Firm-Fixed Price Purchase Order. The contractor must propose a performance period of no later than 40 weeks after receipt of award, with delivery terms set as FOB Destination. Performance will take place at Joint Base Charleston in North Charleston, South Carolina, where the battery tester will be used for mission-critical testing of engineering safety systems. The procurement includes comprehensive safety requirements such as thermal cut-outs, automatic overload protection, emergency stop functionality, and protection against overcurrent, overheat, and overvoltage conditions.
Notice text
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Update #2 · Latest ·
COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION FA441825Q0067
Battery Capacity and Discharge Tester
JOINT BASE CHARLESTON (JB CHS), SC
AMENDMENT - 01
The purpose of this amendment is to clarify the Government's requirement.
a. The government's preference is a single unit to meet the requirements of the salient characteristics 300VDC, 270 A, and 20KW. vendors may propose a combination of units to meet the requirement be advised if quoting multiple units they must be mobile/portable.
b. The Government adjusted the Or Equal Model Number in the Salient characteristics - Amended and FA441825Q0067 RFQ Fill-in Sheet - Amended to reflect the correct specifications to the requirement (BLU 400C or Equal).
c. The response date is hereby extended to 17 Sep 2025 at 2:00 EST
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(i) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (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.
(ii) The Request for Quotation (RFQ) number is FA441825Q0067 and shall be used to reference any written quote provided under this RFQ.
(iii) The RFQ document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2025-05; Effective 08/07/2025.
(iv) This acquisition is Full and Open Competition as a Brand Name or Equal requirement. The associated NAICS code is 334515 with a size standard of 750 employees.
(v) The purpose of this combined synopsis and solicitations is for the delivery of a Battery Capacity and Discharge Tester. in accordance with (IAW) Salient Characteristics.
(vi) The CLIN schedule is provided in Attachment 5: FA441825Q0067 RFQ Fill-in Sheet - Amended.
(vii) The contractor shall propose on the expected period of performance no later than 40 Weeks after receipt of award (ARO).
(viii) FAR Provision 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors—Commercial Products and Commercial Services applies to this acquisition and the following addendum applies. At a minimum, the offeror shall:
a. There are three (3) attachments:
- Attachment 1: Salient Characteristics
- Attachment 2: Provisions and Clauses
- Attachment 3: FA441825Q0067 RFQ Fill-in Sheet
- Attachment 4: Amendment One - Salient Characteristics
- Attachment 5: Amendment One - FA441825Q0067 RFQ Fill-in Sheet
c. A response to this RFQ shall consist of (1) completion of Attachment 5: Amendment One -FA441825Q0067 RFQ Fill-in Sheet.
d. A Firm-Fixed Priced Purchase Order is anticipated.
e. Quotes shall remain valid for at least 45 days following the RFQ closing date.
f. All companies must be registered in the System for Award Management at https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/ to be considered for award. The Government will not provide contract financing for this acquisition. Invoice instruction shall be provided at time of award.
Note: .zip files are not an acceptable format for the Air Force Network and will not go through our email system.
(ix) FAR Provision 52.212-2, Evaluation -- Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2021), applies to this acquisition with the following Addendum.
The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers in the following relative order of importance:
1. Price
Price – Award will be based on initial response. Offerors are encouraged to quote their most advantageous pricing up front. The Government will first rank quotations in order from lowest to highest total price. The lowest priced quotation will then be evaluated to determine if it conforms to the requirement salient characteristics.
If the lowest priced quotation is determined to conform to the requirements of the solicitation then the offer represents the best value for the Government and the evaluation process stops at this point. If the lowest priced quotation is not determined to be conforming, then the next lowest priced quotation will be evaluated, and the process will continue until an offer is found to be conforming, or until all offers have been evaluated. The Government shall then make a best value award decision.
The Government intends to award a contract without interchanges with respective offerors. The Government, however, does reserve the right to hold interchanges with one, some, none, or all offerors.
(x) All offerors shall include a completed copy of FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representation and Certifications-Commercial Services or complete electronic annual representations and certifications at the System for Award Management http://www.sam.gov. The clause at FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Products and Commercial Services, applies to this acquisition.
(xi) The clause at FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders – Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. See Attachment 2: “Provisions and Clauses” for FAR clauses cited in the clause that are applicable to the acquisition.
(xii) The contract requirements or terms and conditions as determined by the Contracting Officer that apply to this acquisition are referenced in Attachment 2 “Provisions and Clauses”.
(xiii) This is not a Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) rated acquisition.
(xiv) Offerors must submit responses to this Combined Synopsis/Solicitation electronically by email to the below individuals NLT Monday, 17 September 2025, 2:00 PM EDT.
Email To: luke.jackson@us.af.mil and taylor.mcdaniel.1@us.af.mil.
Update #1 ·
COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION FA441825Q0067
Battery Capacity and Discharge Tester
JOINT BASE CHARLESTON (JB CHS), SC
(i) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (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.
(ii) The Request for Quotation (RFQ) number is FA441825Q0067 and shall be used to reference any written quote provided under this RFQ.
(iii) The RFQ document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2025-05; Effective 08/07/2025.
(iv) This acquisition is Full and Open Competition as a Brand Name or Equal requirement. The associated NAICS code is 334515 with a size standard of 750 employees.
(v) The purpose of this combined synopsis and solicitations is for the delivery of a Battery Capacity and Discharge Tester. in accordance with (IAW) Salient Characteristics.
(vi) The CLIN schedule is provided in Attachment 3: FA441825Q0067 RFQ Fill-in Sheet.
(vii) The contractor shall propose on the expected period of performance no later than 40 Weeks after receipt of award (ARO).
(viii) FAR Provision 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors—Commercial Products and Commercial Services applies to this acquisition and the following addendum applies. At a minimum, the offeror shall:
a. There are three (3) attachments:
- Attachment 1: Salient Characteristics
- Attachment 2: Provisions and Clauses
- Attachment 3: FA441825Q0067 RFQ Fill-in Sheet
c. A response to this RFQ shall consist of (1) completion of Attachment 3: FA441825Q0067 RFQ Fill-in Sheet.
d. A Firm-Fixed Priced Purchase Order is anticipated.
e. Quotes shall remain valid for at least 45 days following the RFQ closing date.
f. All companies must be registered in the System for Award Management at https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/ to be considered for award. The Government will not provide contract financing for this acquisition. Invoice instruction shall be provided at time of award.
Note: .zip files are not an acceptable format for the Air Force Network and will not go through our email system.
(ix) FAR Provision 52.212-2, Evaluation -- Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2021), applies to this acquisition with the following Addendum.
The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers in the following relative order of importance:
1. Price
Price – Award will be based on initial response. Offerors are encouraged to quote their most advantageous pricing up front. The Government will first rank quotations in order from lowest to highest total price. The lowest priced quotation will then be evaluated to determine if it conforms to the requirement salient characteristics.
If the lowest priced quotation is determined to conform to the requirements of the solicitation then the offer represents the best value for the Government and the evaluation process stops at this point. If the lowest priced quotation is not determined to be conforming, then the next lowest priced quotation will be evaluated, and the process will continue until an offer is found to be conforming, or until all offers have been evaluated. The Government shall then make a best value award decision.
The Government intends to award a contract without interchanges with respective offerors. The Government, however, does reserve the right to hold interchanges with one, some, none, or all offerors.
(x) All offerors shall include a completed copy of FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representation and Certifications-Commercial Services or complete electronic annual representations and certifications at the System for Award Management http://www.sam.gov. The clause at FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Products and Commercial Services, applies to this acquisition.
(xi) The clause at FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders – Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. See Attachment 2: “Provisions and Clauses” for FAR clauses cited in the clause that are applicable to the acquisition.
(xii) The contract requirements or terms and conditions as determined by the Contracting Officer that apply to this acquisition are referenced in Attachment 2 “Provisions and Clauses”.
(xiii) This is not a Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) rated acquisition.
(xiv) Offerors must submit responses to this Combined Synopsis/Solicitation electronically by email to the below individuals NLT Monday, 15 September 2025, 4:00 PM EDT.
Email To: luke.jackson@us.af.mil and taylor.mcdaniel.1@us.af.mil.
Attachments
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Atch-05. Amendment One - RFQ Fill-in sheet NPTU Battery Tester_FA441825Q0067.pdf | ||
| Atch-04. Amendment One - NPTU Battery Capacity and Discharge Tester_ Salient Characteristics.pdf | ||
| Atch-03. FA441825Q0067 RFQ Fill-in Sheet.pdf | ||
| Atch-01. NPTU Battery Capacity and Discharge Tester_ Salient Characteristics.pdf | ||
| Atch-02. Provisions and Clauses.pdf |
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