RNEC FI-MUE Battery Replacements
ID: 250000013976Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW6QM MICC-FT CARSONFORT CARSON, CO, 80913-5198, USA

NAICS

Battery Manufacturing (335910)

PSC

BATTERIES, RECHARGEABLE (6140)

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https://sam.gov/opp/a57a31b7c9c84c79a49301efe7b8acf6/view
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Army, is seeking information from qualified vendors for the RNEC FI-MUE Battery Replacements project at Fort Carson in Colorado Springs. The objective is to upgrade the emergency power backup battery systems at four Communications Nodes by replacing existing GNB Absolyte Value Regulated Lead-Acid (VRLA) battery cells with new models that ensure compatibility and superior capacity. This upgrade is crucial for maintaining uninterrupted communication capabilities and supporting essential operations and safety systems within the facility. Interested parties must submit their responses, including manufacturer location details, to George Hargis at George.e.Hargis.civ@army.mil by March 19, 2025, as this is a sources sought notice for informational purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation.

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    PWS_FIMUE Battery Replacements.pdf
    The Performance Work Statement (PWS) outlines a non-personal service contract for upgrading the Fort Carson Regional Network Enterprise Center’s emergency power backup battery systems at four Communications Nodes (CNs). The project, scheduled from June 1 to December 1, 2025, involves the removal of existing GNB Absolyte Value Regulated Lead-Acid (VRLA) battery cells and their replacement with new models, ensuring compatibility and the same or superior capacity. Key tasks include conducting on-site surveys, installing battery systems, performing tests, and ensuring compliance with Colorado and EPA regulations for disposal of old batteries. The contractor must coordinate with the government for backup power during the transition and provide a detailed work schedule pre-implementation. Quality assurance will be overseen by the government through a specified surveillance plan, while contractor performance is to be assessed against set standards. Security measures dictate that all contractor personnel undergo background checks given the operation's sensitive nature. This project is vital for maintaining uninterrupted communication capabilities at Fort Carson, underlining the importance of the upgrade in supporting essential operations and safety systems within the facility.
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