61--WY BHB BATTERY BANKS

Amendment / Modification

This amendment, numbered 0001, is issued to extend the solicitation's response deadline. The original solicitation number is 140R6026Q0049.

• The effective date of the solicitation is extended to 03/25/2026.

• The solicitation amendment number is 0001.

• The dated amendment reference is 03/25/2026.

• The hour and date specified for receipt of offers is extended to 03/25/2026.

• Offerors must acknowledge receipt of this amendment. Failure to do so may result in rejection of the offer.

• If an offeror wishes to change a previously submitted offer, the change must be made by letter or electronic communication referencing the solicitation and this amendment, and received prior to the new opening hour and date.

Amendment / Modification

• This amendment incorporates changes into Solicitation No. 140R6026Q0049.

• It addresses a vendor question regarding the responsibility for removal and disposal of existing battery cells.

• The government will handle the removal and disposal of existing battery cells.

• The contractor's responsibility is limited to the delivery of new cells.

• Clarifies the scope of work related to battery cell removal and disposal.

• The hour and date for receipt of quotes have NOT changed.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a solicitation for NiCd Battery Banks. The Bureau of Reclamation is procuring these items for the Missouri Basin Regional Office.

• Two NiCd Battery Banks are required:

  • One for Diamond Creek
  • One for Spirit Mountain

• Product/Service Code: 6125

• Product/Service Description: CONVERTERS, ELECTRICAL, ROTATING

• Delivery Date: 07/31/2026

• NAICS Code: 335910 (Electrical Equipment Manufacturing)

• Size Standard: 1,250 employees

• Solicitation Number: 140R6026Q0049

• Solicitation Issue Date: 03/25/2026

• Offer Due Date/Local Time: 04/22/2026 1200 MD

• This is a Request for Quote (RFQ).

• This acquisition is set aside for Small Business (100.00%).

• The solicitation package includes attached documentation for complete details.

• FAR clauses 52.212-1, 52.212-3, and 52.212-5 are attached.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items, issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). The Bureau of Reclamation (BOR) Wyoming – Big Horn Basin Field Office is seeking bids to supply a total of 76 NiCd battery cells. This is a total small business set-aside.

• Product: 38 NiCd battery cells for Spirit Mountain Power Plant and 38 NiCd battery cells for Diamond Creek Pumping Plant.

• Manufacturer/Model: ALCAD, Model: LBE400P, or technical equivalent.

• Specifications:

  • Cell Capacity: >= 385 Amp-hours at 5-hour rate to 1.00 volts per cell at 20°C.
  • Nominal volts per cell: 1.42 Volts.
  • Float voltage: 1.42 Volts Per Cell at 77°F.
  • Equalize Voltage: 1.47 Volt Per Cell at 77°F.
  • Individual Cell Dimensions: 7.68" W x 5.75" L x 16.18" H.
  • Individual Cell Weight: 39.7 lb.
  • Design life: 20 years in float applications at 77 degrees F.
  • Mounting: Must mount directly in existing four-tier seismic battery racks.
  • Seismic qualifications: Must meet or exceed standard 2005 IEEE-693.

• Hardware: Supply necessary hardware and accessories for installation, including inter-cell connectors, terminal covers, warning labels, and installation instructions.

• Documentation: Ship with MSDS/SDS sheets for electrolyte, grease, and battery components.

• Contract Type: Not explicitly stated, but implied to be a fixed-price supply contract.

• Period of Performance: Delivery no later than 7/31/2026.

• Warranty: 20-year warranty against material defects from the date of delivery.

• Submission Deadline: April 22, 2026, 12:00 PM MDT.

• Submission Method: Via email to mparkison@ios.doi.gov.

• Required Documents: Quotation, technical specification sheets (including brochure pictures), and technical sheets.

• Evaluation Factors:

  1. Technical (salient characteristics/specifications)
  2. Delivery Time Frame
  3. Price

• Questions Deadline: April 10, 2026, 4:00 PM MDT.

• NAICS Code: 335910 – Alkaline cell storage batteries.

• Size Standard: 1250 employees.

• Set-Aside: Total small business set-aside.

• Payment requests must be submitted electronically through the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Invoice Processing Platform (IPP).

• An electronic copy of the IPP invoice must also be submitted to mparkison@ios.doi.gov.

• The government reserves the right to not make award and intends to make only one award.