(qty 910) 12VDC AGM Batteries with recessed terminals

This is a notice of intent to solicit from a single source.

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), intends to award a purchase order with Concorde Battery Corporation, West Covina, CA for (qty 910) 12VDC AGM Batteries with recessed terminals as described in the below specifications.

Award will be made in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 13.106-1(b) and the procedures at FAR Part 12 entitled, Acquisition of Commercial Items and FAR Part 13 entitled, Simplified Acquisition Procedures. Concorde Battery Corporation is, to the USGS knowledge, the only source who can provide the deep-cycle batteries with recessed terminals.

The purpose of this notice is to satisfy the requirements of FAR Subpart 5.2. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotes. However, all responsible parties may submit a capability statement by the closing date of this announcement which shall be considered by the agency. No solicitation will be issued. A determination not to compete this action based upon responses received is in the sole discretion of the Government.

The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code ¿ 335910 Battery Manufacturing and associated size standard size of 1,250 apply to this announcement.

Please no phone calls. Responses or inquiries shall only be accepted through electronic mail addressed to thuot@usgs.gov and must be uploaded and received in their entirety no later than 12/06/2023 1700 PS. Responses submitted by hardcopy or the SAM.gov portal shall not be accepted or considered.

Required features and specifications:

MINIMUM TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS (12V Lead/Acid AGM battery):

1) Nominal 12V output
2) Deep Cycle
3) AGM (Absorbent Glass Mat) technology
4) Approximate dimensions 12"x6.5"x9" (LWH); Group-27
5) Capacity 100Ah, or greater, at 100-hour rate
6) M8 style, threaded insert terminals with associated bolts, nuts, and washers
7) Shipping weight not to exceed 70 lbs.
8) Demonstrated high performance at low temperature (-20F to 0F)
9) Demonstrated high performance at high temperatures (80F - 100F)
10) Rechargeable and suitable for use in solar and wind charging power systems
11) Battery must be sealed
12) Terminals must be recessed (cannot project above top of battery) to allow direct stacking of batteries and to provide a safeguard against inadvertent shorts between terminals
13) Must have integrated handle for easy lifting, transport, and safe handling of battery.
14) Must be a listed product in current production (product modifications or product development are not acceptable for this order).
15) Manufactured in the USA.