Small Business Set Aside Brand Name or Equal for Lithium Battery Storage/Charging Container per attachments
ID: N61331-26-Q-KS09Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYNAVAL SURFACE WARFARE CENTERPANAMA CITY BEACH, FL, 32407-7001, USA

NAICS

Prefabricated Metal Building and Component Manufacturing (332311)

PSC

PREFABRICATED AND PORTABLE BUILDINGS (5410)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC), is seeking quotes from qualified small businesses for the procurement of Lithium Battery Storage/Charging Containers, adhering to a Total Small Business Set-Aside. The containers must meet specific structural and environmental requirements, including fire resistance, leak-proof containment, and compliance with best practices for lithium battery storage, with delivery expected within 180 days post-award. This procurement is critical for ensuring safe and efficient storage of lithium batteries, which are essential for various military applications. Interested vendors must submit their quotes, including full specifications and a cage code, to Kaitlin Summerville at kaitlin.h.summerville.civ@us.navy.mil by December 19, 2025, at 11 AM Central Time, with late submissions not being accepted.

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    The Naval Surface Warfare Center, Panama City Division (NSWC PCD), requires two MILVAN/Lithium Battery Storage/Charging Containers. These containers must comply with best practices for lithium battery storage, incorporating ventilation, fire suppression, temperature control, and emergency response. The contractor will fabricate and deliver these containers using high-grade American steel, with welding procedures adhering to American Welding Society and ASTM standards. Delivery is due 180 days after the purchase order award to Naval Support Activity, Panama City, FL. All technical data generated under this contract will carry a Distribution Statement D, authorizing distribution to the Department of Defense and U.S. DoD contractors only. The project is unclassified, but strict security measures apply to Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), requiring protection from public disclosure and adherence to DoD instructions for handling and safeguarding unclassified DoD information on non-DoD systems. Operations Security (OPSEC) measures are also mandated to protect critical information.
    The document is a Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) (DD Form 1423-1) for a Lithium Battery Locker system, detailing the requirements for a "Contract Summary Report" (Data Item A001), also referred to as "Work Summary Reports." It specifies that these reports are required by NSWC PCD, based on authority DI-MISC-80447, and reference Statement of Work Paragraphs 3.1-3.2. The reports are to be submitted within five days of construction completion in a contractor-acceptable format as signed PDF files via email. The document also includes extensive instructions for both government personnel and contractors on how to complete the DD Form 1423, including definitions for various data item price groups (Group I, II, III, IV) and how to estimate costs associated with data delivery.
    This government file outlines key clauses and instructions for federal contracts, particularly focusing on procurements involving the Department of the Navy (NAVSEA). Section F addresses F.O.B. terms (Origin and Destination). Section G details electronic payment submissions and Wide Area Workflow instructions. Section I lists numerous contract clauses covering various aspects like federal transactions, executive compensation, SAM registration, ownership, contractor information system safeguarding, and prohibitions on certain foreign technologies and companies (e.g., Kaspersky Lab, ByteDance, telecommunications/video surveillance from specific entities). It also includes clauses on small business programs, combating human trafficking, drug-free workplaces, and intellectual property. Specific NAVSEA clauses cover the use of support contractors for official files, government approval, supplemental invoicing instructions, and administrative points of contact. Section L provides instructions to offerors, emphasizing SAM registration and the use of the Supplier Performance Risk System. Section M details evaluation factors for award, prioritizing best value based on price, delivery, quality, and past performance. Additional clauses outline procedures for holidays, facility closures, and contractor responsibilities regarding government-furnished information and cybersecurity, including NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment Requirements and prohibitions on contracting with entities engaging in certain activities relating to Iran or the Maduro Regime.
    The document outlines detailed specifications for a 'Brand Name or Equal' Lithium Battery Storage/Charging Container, identified as U.S. Chemical Storage Part No. 9033-SL2111-26778, Model No. 4HRBFR 22X12X9. This container is designed for full storage of a minimum of 75,000 lbs and a maximum building weight of 26,000 lbs, with specific structural and environmental resistance requirements including wind, snow, and seismic loads. Key features include a four-hour bi-directional fire-rated wall, a one-hour fire-rated roof system, a leak-proof spill-containment sump floor system with a minimum capacity of 740 gallons, and an open channel building base with corrosion resistance. Standard features encompass a static grounding system, UL-listed gravity airflow vents with fire dampers, and a high-solids alkyd universal metal primer and top coat finish. Accessories include insulation for the floor, walls, and ceiling, a load center, LED lighting, an explosion-proof exhaust fan, an air conditioner, a dry chemical fire suppression system, a fire alarm, explosion-proof receptacles, and Factory Mutual approval. Additional specifications detail Florida-approved louvers, a water sprinkler system, fire department hose connection, sump drain, PE stamped plans, sump shelving, a fire-rated double door, wind load upgrades, stainless steel work tables, and specific lithium battery and DOT placards.
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