Battery Procurement and Conditioning (Contractor-Acquired Equipment)

The contract involves procuring and conditioning lithium-ion batteries that meet government specifications, specifically for use in fire testing scenarios when such batteries are not provided as government-furnished equipment. The contractor is responsible for sourcing batteries and ensuring they are conditioned properly to comply with the specified standards. This effort supports fire safety testing and ensures that the batteries used in these tests are consistent and reliable. The contract is a subcontract opportunity with the Department of Homeland Security’s Hq Contract Operations, aimed at fulfilling equipment needs in New London. It was posted on May 11, 2026, and responses are due by May 27, 2026. The procurement falls under the NAICS code 423620, which relates to electrical apparatus and equipment merchant wholesalers. This contract does not specify any set-aside provisions, targeting qualified vendors capable of meeting the detailed technical and logistical requirements for contractor-acquired equipment.