Deep cycle batteries

The U.S. Geological Survey, Office of Acquisitions and Grants, is soliciting quotations for the procurement of rechargeable deep-cycle batteries under Request for Quotation (RFQ) 140G0326Q0050. The Government seeks 150 units of Sun Xtender PVX_1290T_V5 batteries with approximately 100Ahr capacity and 140 units of Sun Xtender PVX_340T_CB_V12 batteries with approximately 35Ahr capacity, both specified as VRLA-AGM deep cycle 12V units. Quotations must be submitted in firm, fixed U.S. dollar pricing and comply with detailed technical specifications provided in the solicitation, with only brand new items acceptable. Evaluation will be based on technical specification compliance and equivalence to the specified brand name, warranty offered, delivery date compliance, and price, with selection favoring best overall value rather than lowest cost. The deadline for quotation submission is March 9, 2026, at 1700 PD, with all questions due by March 3, 2026, at 1700 PD, and a delivery deadline of April 30, 2026.

This solicitation is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside, restricting competition to small business concerns. No incumbent contractors are identified in the documentation. The specific award value or budget range is not disclosed in the solicitation notice. Quoters must provide 150 units of the larger capacity batteries and 140 units of the smaller capacity batteries, totaling 290 battery units for delivery by April 30, 2026. Quoters must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM), provide their unique entity identifier, specify the country of manufacture, and comply with all federal compliance requirements including buy American provisions, labor standards, equal opportunity, and certifications regarding trafficking and business integrity. Payment requests must be submitted electronically through the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP).