assembly and acceptance testing of two (2) 112-cell lithium-ion battery bricks
ID: 80NSSC900495QType: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATIONUS

NAICS

Testing Laboratories and Services (541380)

PSC

ENERGY R&D SERVICES; ENERGY SUPPLY; BASIC RESEARCH (AG11)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/118e7bac15a8453eb16e756bd682eb40/view
Timeline
  1. 1
    Posted Apr 11, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  2. 2
    Updated Apr 11, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  3. 3
    Due Apr 15, 2025, 5:00 PM UTC
Description

NASA's National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is seeking a contractor for the assembly and acceptance testing of two (2) 112-cell lithium-ion battery bricks, with the work to be performed at NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas. The primary objective of this procurement is to assemble the battery bricks using NASA-provided components while adhering to specific design parameters from the 2017 Orion program, ensuring rigorous quality control and comprehensive testing of the assembled units. This project is critical for advancing aerospace technology and will follow the guidelines of FAR Part 12 and FAR Part 13, with a total small business set-aside under FAR 19.5. Interested parties must submit their capabilities and qualifications in writing by 12:00 p.m. Central Standard Time on April 15, 2025, to determine if the procurement will proceed competitively or remain a sole source contract. For further inquiries, contact Lindsey McLellan at lindsey.m.mclellan@nasa.gov.

Point(s) of Contact
Lindsey McLellan
lindsey.m.mclellan@nasa.gov
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Tab 04 SOW.pdf
Apr 11, 2025, 4:09 PM UTC
The document outlines a Statement of Work (SOW) for the assembly and testing of Li-ion Superbricks, intended for use in the LEMS-A3 system. The primary objective is to assemble two superbricks and one spare brick using NASA-provided components while adhering to specific design parameters from the 2017 Orion program. The contract tasks include receiving screened lithium-ion cells, verifying welding procedures, assembling the superbricks per technical drawings, and performing a comprehensive acceptance test, measuring characteristics such as mass, capacity, and insulation resistance. Key deliverables include shipping two completed superbricks and comprehensive test results to NASA within designated timelines, with clear responsibility for packaging and shipping outlined. The document emphasizes rigorous quality control measures, including weld specifications and thorough testing protocols, ensuring the product meets NASA's stringent operational requirements. This project reflects the government's commitment to advancing aerospace technology through collaborations with contractors while maintaining strict oversight and compliance.
Tab 07 Capability Statement SAM.pdf
Apr 11, 2025, 4:09 PM UTC
NASA/NSSC is seeking to enter a sole source contract with SYMMETRY RESOURCES INC for the assembly and acceptance testing of two (2) 112-cell lithium-ion battery bricks, due to SYMMETRY being identified as the sole provider for this service. The performance of this contract will occur at NASA's Johnson Space Center. The procurement will follow the guidelines of FAR Part 12 and FAR Part 13, with an NAICS code classification of 541380. Interested parties are invited to submit their capabilities and qualifications in writing by 12:00 p.m. Central Standard Time on April 15, 2025. These submissions will determine if the procurement will proceed competitively or remain a sole source contract, which is at the government's discretion. Oral communications regarding this notice are discouraged. Additionally, NASA Clause 1852.215-84, regarding an Ombudsman, is applicable, and related information can be accessed online.
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