Submarine valve regulated lead acid (SVRLA) batteries

AMENDMENT 0001:
The purpose of this amendment is for the following:
1) Extend the closing date and time.
2) Remove clause HQ E-2-0003 from Section E.
3) Remove clauses 52.222-60 from Section I.
4) Update paragraph 3.4.1.5 of Performance Specification Sheet- MIL-PRF-32273B defined herein.
5) Update Statement of Work paragraphs 1, 1.1, 3.3.2, 4.1, 4.2, and 4.3 w ith minor changes described herein.
All other terms and conditions remain unchanged.

SOLICITATION AND CONTROLLED ATTACHMENTS

N00164-18-R-JM05 - SUBMARINE VALVE REGULATED LEAD ACID (SVRLA) BATTERIES - FSC 6140 - NAICS 335911

Anticipated Solicitation Issue Date: 6 DEC 2017 - Anticipated Solicitation Closing Date: 31 JAN 2018 2:00 PM EST (EDT)

This synopsis was previously synopsized under solicitation number N00164-17-R-JM05 and is hereby replacing the previous synopsis.

Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Crane has a requirement for Submarine Valve Regulated Lead Acid (SVRLA) battery cells, packaging, storage, trays, tray lid covers, and boosting. The battery cells under this procurement will be related to Los Angeles (LA), Ohio (OH), Virginia (VA), Sea Wolf (SW), and MTS class submarines. This acquisition is under the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 335911, Storage Battery Manufacturing.

The procurement will solicited on a full and open competition basis in accordance with (IAW) FAR 6.1. The Government anticipates awarding one (1) or up to three (3) firm fixed price, five (5) year Indefinite-Delivery, Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) contracts. Procedures under FAR Part 15 will be utilized, as a result of the solicitation that will follow this announcement. One or more of the items under this acquisition is subject to the World Trade Organization Government Procurement Agreement and Free Trade Agreements.

The Government reserves the right to award one (1) or up to three (3) contracts from the competitive solicitation. If an award is made to offeror(s) with first articles waived the contract minimum award amount will 254 cells total for CLINs 0003 & 0004 and 0 each all other CLINs. If an award is made to offeror(s) without first articles waived the contract minimum award amount will be the price of the first articles. Subject to funding availability, it is the Government's intent that each awardee will receive one (1) order annually for a quantity of 254 cells (equivalent of 1 LA class battery). Please note first article testing is estimated to take a minimum of 18-28 months, therefore, the annually procured minimum will begin only after first articles have been approved in writing by the Government. Delivery terms are 180 days after contract award. Delivery will be FOB Origin with inspection and acceptance at Origin.

To be eligible for award, contractors must be properly registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and the Joint Certification Program (JCP) in order to receive the controlled attachments. Offerors may obtain information on SAM registration and annual confirmation requirements by calling 1-866-606-8220 or via the internet at https://www.sam.gov. Information about the JCP is located at https://public.logisticsinformationservice.dla.mil/PublicHome/jcp/default.aspx. The controlled attachments will be posted to FedBizOps at the same time the solicitation is posted. FedBizOps may be accessed at http://www.fbo.gov.

A solicitation and applicable attachments will be made available on the FedBizOpps website. No hard copies of the solicitation will be mailed. All changes that occur prior to the closing date will be posted to the FedBizOpps website. For changes made after the closing date, only those offerors that provide a proposal will be provided any changes/amendments and considered for future discussions and / or award. The anticipated award date is 31 August 2018.

Questions or inquiries should be directed to Jolynn Slaven, Code 0233, telephone 812-854-8466, e-mail jolynn.slaven@navy.mil. Please reference the above solicitation number when responding to this notice.