Sodium Battery Installation for KABF COMM 20449
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- FA940125Q0023
- Agency
-
Nuclear Weapons Center
Air Force Materiel Command, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 335910 Battery Manufacturing
- PSC
- 6140 Batteries, Rechargeable
- Place of performance
- Kirtland AFB, New Mexico 87117, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of the Air Force Materiel Command Nuclear Weapons Center is seeking a contractor to remove existing lead-acid batteries and install 40 new sodium nickel battery modules for communication building 20449 at Kirtland Air Force Base. The project encompasses comprehensive electrical infrastructure upgrades including the removal and disposal of existing power inverters, installation of two new 100-amp and two 70-amp power inverters, and the addition of 52 new locking overhead dual 20-amp electric outlets. The contractor must provide Ethernet remote monitoring capabilities and ensure the new battery system meets specific technical requirements including 4,500 cycle capability, 48-volt configuration, 8 hours of power at 120 amp maximum load, and operating temperature range of -40 to +60 degrees Celsius. The solicitation (FA9401-25-Q-0023) was posted on June 24, 2025, with responses due by July 24, 2025, at 1400 hours MST. A critical caveat exists that funds are not currently available, and the government reserves the right to cancel the solicitation.
This opportunity is designated as a 100% small business set-aside under NAICS code 335910 (Battery Manufacturing) with a size standard of 1,250 employees. The contract requires installation of 40 sodium nickel battery modules across Buildings 1010 and 498, with existing battery racks composed of 24 cells across 8 shelves, each cell weighing approximately 150 pounds. Work will be performed at Kirtland Air Force Base in Albuquerque, New Mexico, during normal duty hours (Monday-Friday, 0700-1600), with potential for off-hours work to minimize mission impact. The project includes a one-year warranty requirement and must be completed with minimal service interruption to critical communication systems. Base access is restricted to Monday-Friday, 5:30 am to 3:00 pm MST, and contractor personnel must meet specific security requirements including valid US citizenship and no outstanding warrants.
Notice text
Remove and dispose of existing lead-acid batteries and the purchase and install 40 new sodium nickel battery modules for communication building. Provide Ethernet remote monitoring capabilities. Additional electrical power infrastructure, supporting critical backup power from the batteries, is to be provided and installed by the Contractor. This will consist of removal and disposal of the existing power invertors, installation of two new 100-amp power invertors and two 70-amp to replace the existing power invertors, and installation of 52 new locking overhead dual power 20-amp electric outlets within the area of the newly installed equipment. The Contractor shall provide all equipment, tools, materials, supplies, transportation, labor, supervision, management, and other incidentals necessary to meet the requirements as stated in the attached Statement of Work.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Base Access and Building Locations.pdf | ||
| Vendor Questions and Answers.pdf | ||
| Statement of Work_Redacted.pdf | ||
| Combined Synopsis Solicitation.pdf |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| This notice | Solicitation | |
| CY25 Air Show – TBM Avenger Aircraft for Static Display | Solicitation |
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