Lithium Battery Packs

The Department of Commerce's National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is seeking to procure 60 custom lithium battery packs for GPS mooring buoys used in NASA's SWOT satellite calibration project. The battery packs will replace existing units that have reached their usable lifespan, with specific technical requirements including maximum dimensions of 5.85" diameter and 5" height, a 14-cell configuration, and use of Electrochem BCX 85 DD cells with 30Ah/cell capacity. The solicitation (RFQ #1333MJ25Q0006) will be evaluated on a lowest price technically acceptable basis, with technical acceptability determined by reviewing submitted specification sheets. Potential contractors must be actively registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and provide their UEID/CAGE code with their quote. Key dates include a February 5, 2025 deadline for questions and a February 11, 2025 deadline for quote submissions at 5:00 PM EST.

The contract is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 335910 with a size standard of 1,250 employees. The government intends to award a single firm fixed-price purchase order with Net 30 payment terms. Delivery is required within 90 days after receipt of order (ARO), with shipping to be handled via Government Bill of Lading (GBL) directly to NOAA's Pacific Marine Environmental Laboratory. The battery packs must meet Buy American-Supplies requirements, with verification of country of manufacture required. Contractors will need to provide detailed technical specifications, including a 2-foot external 22 AWG Teflon-insulated cable and specific cell configuration details. The solicitation includes supplementary materials such as technical diagrams, a sample battery pack picture, and detailed statements of need to assist potential offerors in understanding the precise requirements of the procurement.