National Weather Service (NWS) – Regional Uninterrupted Power Supply (UPS) Battery Replacement Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ)
ID: 1305M325R0037Type: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OFNATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATIONDEPT OF COMMERCE NOAASEATTLE, WA, 98115, USA

NAICS

Battery Manufacturing (335910)

PSC

ELECTRICAL HARDWARE AND SUPPLIES (5975)

Set Aside

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/e06f42ca0fbd42e3989288e6e0f92afd/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Commerce, specifically the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), is seeking qualified small businesses to provide battery replacement services for the National Weather Service (NWS) Uninterrupted Power Supply (UPS) systems through an Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract. The primary objective of this procurement is to ensure the availability of replacement batteries, which are critical for maintaining the operational readiness of the NWS in issuing watches, warnings, forecasts, and advisories across the United States. The contract, which has an estimated ceiling amount of $3,000,000 and a performance period of five years, will be awarded on or around August 18, 2025, with responses due by August 8, 2025. Interested parties should contact Hannah Hartman at hannah.hartman@noaa.gov for further details.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Hannah Hartman
    hannah.hartman@noaa.gov
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