Lithium Battery Storage Containers.
ID: 12444026Q0008Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OFFOREST SERVICEUSDA-FS, CSA EAST 2Atlanta, GA, 303092449, USA

NAICS

Other Metal Container Manufacturing (332439)

PSC

SPECIALIZED SHIPPING AND STORAGE CONTAINERS (8145)

Set Aside

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/f58c29c5807e40d1a179c1d71da7e477/view
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    Description

    The Department of Agriculture, specifically the Forest Service, is seeking qualified small businesses to provide safe lithium-ion battery storage containers for their Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) drone program across three locations in Region 8, including Georgia, Tennessee, and Texas. The procurement requires specialized equipment designed to mitigate the thermal runaway hazards associated with lithium-ion batteries, including fireproof storage cabinets with automatic fire suppression and charging sleeves rated for high temperatures. This initiative is critical for ensuring the safety and operational efficiency of the UAS program. Interested vendors should submit their quotations in response to solicitation number 12444026Q0008, with a firm-fixed-price contract anticipated and delivery required by March 31, 2025. For further inquiries, contact Melody Flores at melody.flores@usda.gov or Andrew Ruff at andrew.ruth@usda.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Melody Flores
    (606) 371-5634
    melody.flores@usda.gov
    Andrew Ruff
    andrew.ruth@usda.gov
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    FireAvia-LiBatteryStorage-SOI.xlsx
    The document outlines the use of an Independent Government Estimate (IGE) for federal procurement, detailing its purpose in determining procurement value, identifying thresholds, and evaluating offeror understanding and price reasonableness. It emphasizes that an IGE must be an independent estimate, not a contractor quote, and should match the detail of contractor Schedule of Items pricing. The file presents different IGE formats, including stand-alone, stand-alone with options, IDIQ, and Task Order, each suited for specific recurring or existing contract needs. The document also includes a
    FireAvia-LiBatteryStorage-SOW.docx
    The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service's Southern Region requires a contractor to provide and deliver specialized equipment for the safe storage, transport, charging, and maintenance of lithium-ion batteries used in their Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) drone program. This initiative addresses the thermal runaway hazard posed by these batteries, which presents a life-safety risk and potential facility damage. The required equipment includes fireproof, pressure-relief lithium-ion storage cabinets with automatic fire suppression, exhaust monitoring, and 110V power outlets, as well as fireproof and blast-proof charging sleeves rated for high temperatures. Deliverables, including specific quantities of various sized cabinets and charging sleeves, are to be shipped to three different USFS locations in Georgia, Tennessee, and Texas.
    Solicitation Terms and Conditions.pdf
    The USDA is issuing a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for Lithium-Ion Safe Battery Storage containers for three Region 8 locations. This acquisition, solicited under number 12444026Q0008, is a total small business set-aside with NAICS code 332439 and a 600-employee size standard. A firm-fixed-price contract is anticipated, with delivery required by March 31, 2025. Offers will be evaluated based on the lowest price technically acceptable criteria, considering technical capability and past performance. The solicitation includes various FAR and AGAR clauses, notably emphasizing compliance with anti-discrimination and DEI policies, as well as adherence to Buy American and Free Trade Agreements. An Ombudsman Program for Agency Protests is available for dispute resolution.
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