Sole source –nicd batteries

N00164-23-Q-0088 – SOLE SOURCE –NICD BATTERIES– FSC 6140- NAICS 335910
ISSUE DATE 31 JAN 2023 – CLOSING DATE 07 FEB 2023 – 12:00 PM Eastern Time

ITEM DESCRIPTION- Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Crane has a requirement for four
(4) NiCd Batteries – P/N: M81757/15-3.

The proposed contract action is for the supplies or services for which the Government intends to
solicit and negotiate with one source, SAFT America, and all qualified distributors under the
authority of FAR 13.106-1. This is being sole sourced as SAFT America is the only OEM listed
within the Qualified Products List (QPL). All responsible sources may submit a capability
statement, which shall be considered by the agency. However, a determination by the
Government not to compete with this proposed contract based upon responses to this solicitation
is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered
solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.

Contractors must be properly registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). Offerors
may obtain information on SAM registration and annual confirmation requirements by calling 866-
606-8220 or via the internet at https://sam.gov.

This solicitation is being issued pursuant to the procedures at FAR Part 13. Synopsis exception
FAR 5.202(a)(13) applies and Solicitation Number N00164-23-Q-0088 is hereby issued as an
attachment hereto.

Contract Opportunities on https://sam.gov/ has officially replaced FBO.gov

All changes to the requirement that occur prior to the closing date will be posted to Contract
Opportunities on https://sam.gov/. It is the responsibility of interested vendors to monitor
https://sam.gov/ for any amendments, which may be issued to this solicitation.

For changes made after the closing date, only those offerors that provide a quote will be provided
any changes/amendments and considered for future discussions and/or award.

Offers shall be e-mailed to Braxton.taylor@navy.mil. All required information must be received on
or before ___07 FEB 2023, 12:00____ EASTERN TIME.