Battery Packs

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is seeking to procure specialized battery packs for its MAPCO2 mooring systems used in surface seawater data collection. The solicitation requires 15 units of PMEL pCO2-05-01 and 4 units of PMEL pCO2-05-03 battery packs, each with specific technical configurations including 14.4V/11.2V alkaline batteries and specific connector requirements. The procurement will be evaluated on a low-price technically acceptable basis, with contractors required to have an active SAM.gov registration and comply with Buy American requirements. Potential offerors must submit electronic quotes to weiming.tan@noaa.gov by January 20, 2025 at 5:00 PM EST/EDT, with any questions due by January 15, 2025. The technical specifications are detailed and require precise battery pack configurations, including specific cell arrangements, voltage outputs, and operational temperature ranges.

This solicitation is designated as a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 335910 with a size standard of 1,250 employees, targeting battery manufacturers capable of meeting stringent technical specifications. The battery packs must be air-freight shippable, with a maximum weight of 150 lbs and specific dimensional constraints, and are intended for delivery to the Pacific Marine Environmental Laboratory in Seattle, WA by March 15, 2025. While no specific incumbent is mentioned, the battery packs are part of a long-standing MAPCO2 platform that has been in use since 2004. The procurement will be executed as a single firm-fixed-price purchase order, with contractors required to provide verification of the country of manufacture. The technical requirements include detailed specifications for battery cell composition, wire gauge, connector types, and operational voltage ranges for both CPU and Iridium transmission sections.