WY BHB battery banks

The Bureau of Reclamation, Wyoming - Big Horn Basin Field Office, is soliciting quotations for 76 nickel-cadmium (NiCd) battery cells—specifically ALCAD Model LBE400P cells with a capacity rating of 385+ amp-hours at the 5-hour rate and a nominal voltage of 1.42 volts per cell. The cells must meet IEEE-693 seismic qualifications and mount in existing four-tier seismic battery racks at two separate locations: Spirit Mountain Power Plant and Diamond Creek Pumping Plant (38 cells each). The solicitation was issued on March 25, 2026, with an amendment issued on April 14, 2026, that clarifies the government will handle removal and disposal of existing nickel-cadmium cells, while the contractor is responsible only for delivery of new cells. Quotations must be submitted by email to mparkison@ios.doi.gov by noon Mountain Daylight Time on April 22, 2026. Evaluation will be based on three factors: technical specifications and salient characteristics, delivery timeframe, and price. All supplied items must include necessary hardware, accessories, installation instructions, and safety documentation, and shall be warranted free of material defects for 20 years from the delivery date.

This is a total small business set-aside procurement under NAICS code 335910 (Alkaline cell storage batteries) with a small business size standard of 1,250 employees. No incumbent contractor is identified in the available documentation. The exact award value is not specified in the solicitation materials, as unit prices and amounts are to be completed by offerors. The solicitation requires delivery of the battery banks to the Bureau of Reclamation Wyoming Area Office in Mills, Wyoming, no later than July 31, 2026, during business hours Monday through Friday. All costs, including delivery to the designated location in Cody, Wyoming, must be included in the pricing proposal. Contractors must acknowledge receipt of the amendment prior to the April 22, 2026 deadline by completing the required forms, acknowledging receipt on their offer copies, or submitting separate written communication that references the solicitation and amendment numbers.