Sources Sought for 200 Rechargeable 8 Volt Batteries

(1) Action Code : SOURCES SOUGHT
This is a Sources Sought Notice only. This is not a request for proposal, but a survey to locate potential sources. This Sources Sought does not constitute an Invitation for Bids, Request for Proposals, or a Request for Quotations, and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government to issue an order or otherwise pay for the information solicited, nor is it a guarantee of a forthcoming solicitation or contract. It is for market research purposes only. Respondents will not be notified of the results of the evaluation.
The purpose of this Sources Sought Notice is to gain knowledge of interest, capabilities, and qualifications of various members of industry, to include the Small Business Community: Small Business, Section 8(a), Historically Underutilized Business Zones (HUB-Zone), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB), and Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB). The Government must ensure there is adequate competition among the potential pool of responsible contractors. Small business, Section 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, WOSB, & EDWOSB businesses are highly encouraged to participate.
(2) Date :
(3) Classification Code : 61
(4) NAICS Code: 335911
(5) NAICS Size Standard: 1,250 Employees
(6) Contracting Office Address: 2800 Powder Mill Road
Bldg. 601
Adelphi, Maryland 20783
(7) Subject: Sources Sought for 200 Rechargeable 8 Volt Batteries
(8) Proposed Solicitation Number: W911QX-18-Q-0093
(9) Sources Sought Closing Response Date: 5 days after posting.
(10) Contact Point: Christine Chase, Contract Specialist, Christine.m.chase10.civ@mail.mil
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A. Objective:

To find sources that are qualified to meet the supplies/services as listed in section 11B. Note that the specific requirements in section C are subject to change prior to the release of any solicitation.

B. Salient Characteristics

The Contractor shall deliver 200 batteries to the Adelphi Lab Center (ALC) that each meet the following requirements:

• 8 Volts
• Valve Regulated Lead Acid(VRLA) Absorbent Glass Mat(AGM), non-spill, maintenance free
• Weigh less than 85 pounds
• Equal to or over 160 ampere hour (Ah) capacity at 20 hour rate
• Ground Control 2 (GC2) or GC2+/GC8 size
• Less than or equal to 12.5 inches tall
• M8 terminals with L-terminal(LT) adapters
• Designed for prolonged(1000+ charging cycles) use at less-than-full charge state
• Capable of 1000+ charging cycles at 75% depth of discharge (designed for renewable energy applications)
• Operating temperature of at least -15C to +45C

C. Responses:

All interested parties should notify this office in writing, mail, fax, or e-mail within the posted date. Responses shall include:

(I) To what extent each of the specifications can be met.

(II) Include your type of business (i.e. commercial, academia), whether your organization is classified as a large or small business based on the 1,250 Employee standard that accompanies NAICS code 335911. If a small business, you must also list any small disadvantaged status you hold [HUBZone, 8(a), Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Women Owned Small Business (WOSB), Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB), etc.].

(III) Past experience/ performance through the description of completed projects.

(12) Responses to this sources sought are due no later than 11:59 am eastern daylight time 5 days after posting. Submissions should be emailed to Christine Chase, Christine.m.chase10.civ@mail.mil.

Questions concerning this sources sought may be directed to Christine Chase, Christine.m.chase10.civ@mail.mil. Please be advised that .zip and .exe files cannot be accepted.
(13) Place of Contract Performance: Adelphi, MD 20783
(14) Estimated Delivery Timeframe or Period of Performance: Not to exceed 6 weeks ARO

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