Battery cells for prototype electrified aviation battery modules

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Shared Services Center has issued a Request for Quotation (RFQ) to procure a quantity of lithium-ion battery cells for the development and testing of prototype electrified aviation battery modules. The RFQ specifies two types of battery cells required, with detailed technical specifications provided in the Statement of Work (SOW). Vendors must submit their quotes by March 28, 2024 at 4 PM CT, and the quotes must remain valid for 30 days. The contract will be awarded to the responsible offeror submitting the lowest price technically acceptable offer.

This is a small business set-aside procurement, with the NAICS code 335910. The battery cells must be delivered FOB to the NASA Glenn Research Center in Cleveland, Ohio. Vendors are required to provide their Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) number and lead time information with their quotes. Payment terms are Net 30 days, and the use of credit cards is not permitted. The total quantity required is 50 units of Cell 1 and 65 units of Cell 2.