UPS Batteries for USS Gerald R Ford
ID: N68520-25-SIMACQ-HJ00000-0228Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
AwardedApr 30, 2025
$50.9K$50,870
AwardeeLIVEWIRE BATTERY SUPPLY, INC Newport News VA 23606 USA
Award #:N6852025P0066
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYFLEET READINESS CENTERPATUXENT RIVER, MD, 20670, USA

NAICS

Battery Manufacturing (335910)

PSC

BATTERIES, RECHARGEABLE (6140)

Set Aside

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/1efd48aaeeac4f04ab4de602b273e60c/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Fleet Readiness Center Mid-Atlantic, is seeking quotes for the procurement of 232 rechargeable UPS batteries for the USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN-78). The requirement includes 174 units of EnerSys Genesis XE13X 12V, 13AH batteries and 58 units of EnerSys Genesis XE70X 12V, 68AH batteries, which are critical for the ship's Advanced Arresting Gear Power System and have a replacement cycle of five years. The selected contractor will be responsible for delivering the batteries to Norfolk, Virginia, with specific delivery timelines set at four weeks for the XE13X batteries and fourteen weeks for the XE70X batteries. Interested vendors must submit their quotes via email to Ryan Cram by the specified deadline, adhering to the small business set-aside requirements and ensuring compliance with the outlined Statement of Work.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Ryan Cram
    ryan.m.cram.mil@us.navy.mil
    Beverly Rhamdeow
    beverley.s.rhamdeow.civ@us.navy.mil
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    N6852025Q0024-0001 RFQ Amendment.pdf
    The document outlines a government solicitation (N6852025Q0024) for the procurement of rechargeable box batteries for the USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN-78). The primary objective is to acquire a total of 232 batteries: 174 units of 12V, 13AH (model XE13X), and 58 units of 12V, 68AH (model XE70X), needed for onboard ship engine and power systems, with a replacement cycle every five years. The contractor must deliver the batteries to the Fleet Readiness Center Mid-Atlantic Voyage Repair Team in Norfolk, VA, with specific timelines for delivery set at four weeks for the XE13X batteries and fourteen weeks for the XE70X batteries. Inspection and acceptance of the batteries will be carried out by a Government Quality Assurance Specialist at the delivery location. Key clauses, including terms regarding small business considerations, quality assurance, and payment methods using Wide Area Workflow (WAWF), are incorporated into the contract. The document emphasizes early and partial deliveries and ensures compliance with various Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses applicable to commercial products and services. This procurement is presented within the context of enhancing naval operations and ensuring the material readiness of naval equipment.
    N6852025Q0024 RFQ.pdf
    The document outlines a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the procurement of 232 rechargeable 12V box batteries for the USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN-78) by the Fleet Readiness Center Mid-Atlantic (FRCMA) Voyage Repair Team. It details the acquisition of 174 units of 12V, 13AH batteries and 58 units of 12V, 68AH batteries, emphasizing the requirement for replacement every five years due to their critical role in the ship's Advanced Arresting Gear Power Systems. The contractor is tasked with delivering the batteries to FRCMA within 45 days post-award, with quality assurance measures in place for government inspection. The document lists various clauses applicable to the contract, addressing compliance with federal regulations including provisions for small businesses and mandatory clauses related to contractor responsibilities. This RFP illustrates the federal government's focus on securing necessary equipment for naval operations while adhering to procurement regulations and fostering small business participation in contracting opportunities.
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