Lithium-Ion Battery Collection Container Supply

The contract pertains to the supply of fire-resistant, standardized containers designed for the safe municipal drop-off and temporary storage of used lithium-ion batteries. These containers must meet specific safety and durability standards to mitigate fire risks associated with battery degradation, overcharging, or physical damage during handling and storage. The products are intended for use by municipal programs across Massachusetts, with performance expected to occur at a designated location in Boston. The containers must be standardized to ensure uniformity across collection sites, facilitating efficient logistics, regulatory compliance, and public safety. This is a subcontract opportunity under NAICS code 339920, which relates to other miscellaneous manufacturing, indicating the need for specialized manufacturing capabilities for safety-critical industrial products. The solicitation was posted on June 11, 2026, with responses due by August 31, 2026. The contracting authority is the Bureau of Air and Waste under the Massachusetts agency, emphasizing the environmental and public safety focus of the initiative. While no set-aside provisions or point of contact details are specified, participants must ensure compliance with fire safety regulations and container performance criteria relevant to lithium-ion battery handling, with delivery and installation expectations tied to the Boston location.