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Li Ion Battery and Charging Station
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This contract involves the procurement of lithium-ion batteries and related services to support the US Navy’s certification process for deep ocean applications. The Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division Newport intends to award a firm fixed-price and time-and-materials contract, set aside exclusively for small businesses under NAICS code 335910. The scope includes delivering a 45V, at least 22kWh capacity Li-ion battery capable of withstanding full water depth pressure without being in a sealed enclosure, along with a compatible recharging station. The contract emphasizes compliance with detailed government minimum specifications, safety standards, and certification requirements outlined in the supporting documents, including a comprehensive Safety Data Package and safety abuse testing per S9310 Rev 3. Offerors are required to submit detailed technical specifications, pricing, and labor matrices, with evaluation based solely on technical acceptability and lowest evaluated price. Key contractual elements include options for additional services and materials, which may be exercised at the government’s discretion, with ceilings set at specific dollar amounts. Delivery is FOB destination at NUWCDIVNPT in Newport, RI, with a target delivery date of April 30, 2026. The contract mandates adherence to cybersecurity and safeguarding clauses, including DFARS provisions for handling controlled defense information, and requires unique item identification marking for items valued over $5,000. Payment will be processed via the Wide Area Workflow system. Offerors must submit proposals by December 10, 2025, via email, including all required certifications, representations, and detailed technical and pricing information. The contract’s overarching goal is to ensure the battery system’s safety, reliability, and certification readiness for naval deep-sea operations, with strict compliance to military standards and environmental conditions.
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Place of Performance
RI, 02841, USASet-Aside
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Submission Closed
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Amendment 0006
The purpose of this amendment is to revise the Government's Minimum Specifications for CLIN 0003 Charging Station and revise the Government's required delivery date.
As a result:
1. The minimum specifications for CLIN 0003 Charging Station are revised:
From: three-phase 450 Vac Delta configured power
To: three-phase 240 Vac Delta configured power
2. The Government's Required Delivery is revised to:
The contractor shall deliver the Li Ion battery and charger, CLINs 0002 and 0003, upon Government approval/US NAVY Lithium Battery certification. Required delivery is anticipated 01 July 2026 through 31 December 2026.
3. Combined Syn-Sol Rev 03 N6660426Q0008 is added.
4. Attachment 1 Rev 03 Government's Minimum Specifications is added.
All other terms and conditions remain unchanged.
Amendment 0005
The purpose of this amendment is to revise the Government's requried delivery date and to remove CLINs 0004 and 0005.
As a result:
1. Combined Syn-Sol Rev 02 N6660426Q0008 is added.
2. Attachment 1 Rev 02 Government's Minimum Specifications is added.
Contractor's that previously quoted to this opportuntiy must submit new quotes to reflect these changes in order to be considered for award.
All other terms and conditions remain unchanged.
Amendment 0004
The purpose of this amendment is to provide responses to the following industry questions.
Question 1: Is an oil-filled "flooded" battery acceptable? If so, can it connect to the existing oil pressure compensation system (if any)?
Answer 1: Oil-filled "flooded" battery is acceptable. There is no exisiting oil pressure compensation system.
Question 2: CMMC Level 2 is required for this solicitation?
Answer 2: CMMC does not apply to this requirement.
The Closing Date for this solicitation is extended as a result of this amendment.
All other terms and conditions remain unchanged.
Amendment 0003
The purpose of this amendment is to revise the Combined Synopsis and Solicitation notice. As a result:
1. Combined Syn-Sol Rev 01 N6660426Q0008 is added. REV 01 revises CLIN 0001 from FFP to T&M type CLIN with a ceiling of 40 hours.
2. Attachment 1 Rev 01 Government's Minimum Specifications is added. Rev 01 clarifies CLIN 0001 and CLIN 0004 services.
3. Sample of Government's Li Battery Safety Certification Program (LBSP) Safety Data Package (SDP) is provided for reference only, as Attachment 3 to this notice.
All other terms and conditions remain unchanged.
Amendment 0002
The purpose of this amendment is to extend the solicitation closing date to Monday, 15 December, 1400 EST.
All other terms and conditions remain unchanged.
Amendment 0001
The purpose of this amendment is to provide responses to the following industry questions.
Question 1: What are the power/current requirements?
Answer 1: See Government's Minimum Specifications, Attachment 1, for battery kW. This is the standard means of defining battery capacity
Question 2: Standards that the battery must meet?
Answer 2: See standards listed in the Government's Minimum Specifications. The Li Battery must be able to attain Li Battery certification. The requirements for this certification pertain to the Li Battery, its safety features and the Government's application. Sample of inforamtion needed for the US Navy battery certification application (provided as Attachment 2) delineates the questions that must be met.
Question 3: IP level?
Answer 3: Not applicable. This is a water depth rated system
Question 4: What is the required operating voltage range?
Answer 4: See Government's Minimum Specifications, Attachment 1.
Question 5: Will this battery be exposed to this pressure or will it exist in a pressurized, sealed enclosure?
Answer 5: Battery will be exposed to full water depth pressure. Battery will NOT be in a pressurized, sealed container.
All other terms and conditions remain unchanged.
The Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division, Newport (NUWCDIVNPT) intends to purchase, on a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) and Time and Material (T&M) basis Li Ion battery and services in support of US Navy battery certification as detailed in the Combined Synopsis Solicitaiton provided as an attachment to this notice.
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