LAKE25-0127-para RPL solar batteries

The Department of the Interior National Park Service Pacific West Region is procuring 24 photovoltaic batteries to replace an existing battery bank at the Dellenbaugh Administrative site within Parashant National Monument. The batteries must be 6-volt AGM L16 Deep Cycle units that are brand name or equal to Rolles Surrette S6-460AGM-RE, with specific technical requirements including a minimum of 415 amp hours, 1250 cycles at 50% depth of discharge, and a 3-year warranty. The solicitation has undergone two amendments, with the most recent clarifying that recycling of old batteries is not part of the requirement and should not be included in pricing. The evaluation will be conducted using the lowest price technically acceptable method, with quotes first reviewed for technical acceptability against specifications before price evaluation. Quotes must be submitted electronically to contracting specialist Caleb Overbaugh by September 11, 2025, at 1400 PD, and all offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at the time of submission.

This opportunity is designated as a 100% Total Small Business Set Aside under NAICS code 335910 (Battery Manufacturing) with a small business size standard of 1,250 employees. No incumbent contractors are identified in the solicitation documents. While no specific budget range or award value is disclosed, the procurement involves 24 batteries with delivery required within 60 days of purchase order receipt. The contract period of performance is scheduled from September 19, 2025, to November 18, 2025, and delivery must be made to 7001 E Aviator Dr. in Saint George, UT 84790, during specified hours of Monday through Thursday from 9AM-2PM, excluding federal holidays. Delivery arrangements must be coordinated at least 5 business days in advance with designated points of contact, and while no loading dock is available, a forklift can be arranged if needed for palletized products.