Purchase of Replacement Solar Batteries for an Off

The Department of the Interior's Bureau of Land Management California Region is soliciting quotes for a comprehensive solar backup battery system for the Washburn Admin Site. The procurement seeks sixteen BBGC3i Intelligent Battery batteries along with several accessories including current surge limiters, IP65 chargers, a DC distribution bus bar, and a smart hub/gateway device. Quotes must be submitted electronically to Sbon@blm.gov by 6:00 PM PST on 04/29/2025, with a firm fixed-price purchase order as the contract vehicle. The solicitation will use a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation methodology, which means vendors must meet all specified technical requirements to be considered. Offerors are required to be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and must provide products that can operate in temperatures ranging from -4 to 140 degrees Fahrenheit with a ten-year warranty.

This procurement is designated as a total small business set-aside under NAICS category 339999 (All Other Miscellaneous Manufacturing), with a product service code of 6140 for rechargeable batteries. The contract specifies a 60-day delivery timeline after award, with all shipping and travel costs included in the line items. While no incumbent contractor is mentioned, the solicitation allows for "Brand Name or Equal" considerations, meaning alternative products can be proposed if they meet the precise technical specifications. The battery system must be fully compatible with Outback Power Inverters and include specific technical capabilities such as 100% discharge without compromising battery longevity. The place of performance is the Washburn Admin Site, with the Bureau of Land Management's California State Office managing the procurement process.