Battery, Storage

This pre-solicitation notice, issued under solicitation number SPE7LX18R0204, announces a requirement for the acquisition of multiple national stock numbers for storage batteries manufactured by Concorde Battery Corp (63017). The government intends to award an Indefinite Quantity Long-Term Contract featuring a three-year base period and two option years, with a total performance duration not to exceed five years. The procurement is classified under NAICS code 335911 and PSC code 59. The solicitation will be unrestricted using other than full and open competition, though all responsible sources may submit an offer or quote for consideration.

The requirement includes six contract line items for storage batteries with estimated yearly quantities ranging from 32 to 4,320 units depending on the specific item number. While price is a significant evaluation factor, the final award decision will be based on a combination of price, delivery, past performance, and other factors defined in the solicitation. The small business size standard for this acquisition is 500 employees. The First Destination Transportation program does not apply to this requirement, and specific increments, delivery schedules, and inspection requirements will be detailed in the formal request for proposals.

The solicitation is scheduled for release on March 5, 2019, with a response deadline of April 5, 2019. Geraldine Sanders is the designated point of contact for this notice. No attachments are currently associated with this pre-solicitation, and hard copies of the upcoming solicitation will not be available. All evaluation criteria and performance specifications will be provided upon the official publication of the solicitation documents.