Pressure compensated 750 AMP-hour silver-oxide zinc battery cells

SOLICITATION AMENDMENT 0001:
The purpose of this amendment is to answer submitted questions from potential offerors, update price evaluation information in Section M, remove clause
HQ-C-2-0023, and extend the proposal submission due date.

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N00164-17-R-JM08 - PRESSURE COMPENSATED 750 AMP-HOUR SILVER-OXIDE ZINC BATTERY CELLS - FSC 6140 - NAICS 335911

Anticipated Issue Date: 04 AUG 2017 - Anticipated Closing Date: 13 SEP 2017 - Time 1400 (2:00 PM) EST

Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Crane Division intends to award up to two (2) firm fixed price indefinite delivery indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contracts with a five (5) year ordering period for Pressure Compensated 750 AMP- hour Silver-Oxide Zinc battery cells, including the cells, associated engineering services, spare parts kits, and cell jar and cover molds. Multiple, no more than two (2), IDIQ awards could result if this method is determined to be in the best interest of the Government. The Navy intends to solicit and negotiate this contract on a full and open competition basis in accordance with FAR 6.1. This requirement will be procured utilizing Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 15 procedures. Anticipated IDIQ Contract minimum quantity is 270 cells and the anticipated IDIQ maximum dollar value is $12,500,000. One (1) or more of the items under this acquisition are subject to the World Trade Organization Government Procurement Agreement and Free Trade Agreements.

The required delivery date for hardware will be eight (8) months after date of contract (ADC). A preliminary inspection will be completed at the source by DCMA. Final Inspection and Acceptance will be at destination with delivery F.O.B. Destination to NSWC Crane, IN 47522-5001. The applicable NAICS Classification is 335911, and the size standard is 1,250 employees. The anticipated award date is 28 February 2018.

The required Silver-Oxide Zinc cells, engineering services, spare parts kits, and jar case and cover mold shall be in accordance with the Statement of Work (SOW) and Military Specifications, which will be issued with the solicitation.

This requirement for Pressure Compensated 750 AMP-hour Silver-Oxide Zinc battery cells will have three phases:

Phase I will consist of the award of the contract and a delivery order for Silver-Oxide Zinc cells to meet at least the minimum quantity and may include a Cell Jar and Cover Mold.

Phase II will consist of delivery orders for the Silver-Oxide Zinc cells and Spare Parts Kits and shall be awarded based on the performance of vendor supplied assets undergoing tests at Naval Warfare Center, Crane Division (NAVSURFWARCENDIVCrane) if data is available.

Phase III will consist of delivery orders for the Silver-Oxide Zinc cells and Spare Parts Kits and shall be awarded based the performance of vendor supplied assets undergoing continued testing at Naval Warfare Center, Crane Division (NAVSURFWARCENDIVCrane) and the performance of fielded assets obtained under Phase I and Phase II, if data is available.

To be eligible for award contractors must be properly registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and the Joint Certification Program (JCP) in order to receive the controlled attachments. Offerors may obtain information on SAM registration and annual confirmation requirements by calling 1-866-606-8220 or via the internet at https://www.sam.gov. Information about the JCP is located at https://public.logisticsinformationservice.dla.mil/PublicHome/jcp/default.aspx . The controlled attachments will be posted to FedBizOps at the same time the solicitation is posted. FedBizOps may be accessed at http://www.fbo.gov.

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Questions or inquiries should be directed to Heidi Slaubaugh, Code 0233, telephone (812-854-2604), or email: heidi.slaubaugh@navy.mil. Please reference the above solicitation number when responding to this notice.