Sodium Battery Install Building 20449 2nd solicitation

The Department of the Air Force Materiel Command Nuclear Weapons Center is procuring a comprehensive battery system upgrade for Building 20449 at Kirtland Air Force Base in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The project requires a contractor to remove and dispose of existing lead-acid batteries and install 40 new sodium nickel battery modules with Ethernet remote monitoring capabilities, along with replacing existing power inverters with new 200-amp and 100-amp units. The contractor must also install 52 new dual 20-amp overhead electrical outlets in Rooms 100 and 100A, with the entire system designed to provide 48-volt operation and 8 hours of power at 120 amp maximum load. The technical specifications demand batteries with 4,500 cycle capability, high energy density, and environmental resistance suitable for critical communication infrastructure. Quotes are due by August 26, 2025, at 1:00 PM MST, with work to be performed during normal duty hours (0700-1600, Monday-Friday) and potential off-hours work based on mission requirements.

This solicitation is set aside 100% for small businesses under NAICS code 335910 (Battery Manufacturing) with a size standard of 1,250 employees. The contract structure follows a firm-fixed pricing arrangement, though specific award values or budget ranges are not disclosed in the available documentation. The project involves substantial quantities including 40 battery modules totaling 4,800Ah capacity, with preference for 200Ah units over 120Ah units, and installation using 6-shelf racks for optimal configuration. All work will be performed at Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico, requiring contractors to meet strict base access requirements including valid U.S. identification, citizenship verification, and base sponsorship through designated personnel. The contractor must provide a one-year warranty on both workmanship and equipment, and comply with multiple standards including the Air Force Consolidated Occupational Safety Instruction, National Electric Code, and Kirtland AFB Communication Division Specifications.