FL station battery charger

The Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation is procuring two replacement battery chargers for their Fontenelle Power Plant at Flaming Gorge Field Division through solicitation number 140R4025Q0087. The battery chargers must meet specific technical requirements including 480 VAC/3 Phase input, 20-25 amps DC output, 130 VDC float voltage, load sharing capabilities, standalone operation, 80% efficiency, and temperature compensation with digital controller and alarm system. These chargers are critical for providing backup power to power plant protection systems, emergency lighting, and communications equipment. The evaluation criteria includes technical compliance with specifications, delivery schedule adherence, standard manufacturer warranty provisions, and aggregate pricing. Vendors must submit comprehensive documentation including performance specifications, physical dimensions, warranty information, replacement parts details, and estimated delivery timeline, with the solicitation closing on August 8, 2025.

This procurement is designated as a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 335999 with a size standard of 600 employees, falling under the Product/Service Code 6125 for Electrical Converters/Rotating Equipment. The contract requires delivery of one battery charger unit by September 5, 2025, to the Flaming Gorge Field Division location. Performance will occur at the Fontenelle Dam in La Barge, Wyoming, with delivery scheduled during business hours Monday through Thursday from 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM. The solicitation does not specify award values or identify any incumbent contractors, and the delivery destination is listed as the Flaming Gorge Visitor Center in Dutch John, Utah. The procurement is structured as a Request for Quote for commercial products and services, incorporating standard Federal Acquisition Regulation clauses and emphasizing compliance with various federal regulations including Buy American requirements.