Custom Battery Packs for AURAL M2 Passive Acoustic

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Fisheries Alaska Fisheries Science Center is seeking to procure 50 custom-made battery packs specifically designed for installation in AURAL M2 Passive Acoustic Recorders. These battery packs must meet detailed technical specifications, including the use of 64 Panasonic LR20 D-cell alkaline batteries arranged in an 8-string pattern with specific dimensional and performance requirements for underwater acoustic recording applications in Arctic waters. The procurement is structured as a firm fixed-price Request for Quote with an "all or none" requirement, meaning vendors must be capable of supplying the complete quantity of 50 units. The government will evaluate quotes based on technical capability, past performance specifically related to developing battery packs for underwater acoustic recorders in Arctic environments, and price. Quotes must be submitted electronically to christie.lang@noaa.gov by September 17, 2025, at 5:00 PM Eastern Time, with delivery requested by April 30, 2026.

This opportunity is designated as a 100% small business set-aside under NAICS code 335999 (All Other Miscellaneous Electrical Equipment and Component Manufacturing) with a small business size standard of 600 employees. The solicitation does not identify any incumbent contractors but requires vendors to be authorized partners or resellers with active System for Award Management (SAM) registration. While specific contract values are not disclosed in the solicitation documents, the procurement involves two Contract Line Item Numbers covering the 50 custom battery packs and associated shipping/freight costs, with invoicing to be conducted in arrears. The delivery location is the NOAA Fisheries Alaska Fisheries Science Center in Seattle, Washington, with vendors responsible for determining their own lead times and providing proof of actual freight charges. The solicitation number is 1333MF25Q0058, and vendors must demonstrate their technical understanding through a detailed technical approach as part of their quote submission.