61--High Power Density, Primary Batteries

The U.S. Geological Survey, Alaska Volcano Observatory, Anchorage, AK intends to issue a non-competitive award to Cegasa USA INC, Addison IL. The requirement is the purchase of AS10 series of batteries that use air-alkaline technology to generate a high-power, light-weight, and highly dependable power source in order to power remote monitoring sites in extreme range of temperature and other environmental conditions. The AS10 series of batteries by Cegasa are the only known manufacturer of high power density, primary batteries that are suited to our remote monitoring operations. These individual batteries are rated at 3-volt, 1200AH and are assembled in series to provide for nominal 12VDC power systems with 1200AH of supply. These are primary cells that require no-charging and are used to provide backup power to solar-powered systems or to fully power tactical geophysical monitoring installations for short term responses to volcanic activity. Minimum specifications include the following: 1) Nominal 3V output 2) High capacity, industrial-grade primary cell with greater than or equal to 1200Ah capacity 3) Capable of producing a minimum of 400 mA of continuous average current 4) Approximate dimensions 9"x5"x9" (LWH) 5) Weight not to exceed 20 lbs. 6) Performance temperature range (-20F to 100F) 7) Dry-cell electrolyte 8) Must NOT contain Mercury 9) Must NOT contain Cadmium The North American Industry Classification (NAICS) Code is 335912 - Primary Battery Manufacturing, size standards 1,000 employees. The USGS intends to make a non-competitive award to Cegasa USA INC. The Government intends to award this requirement noncompetitively in accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b) (1), and FAR 12. The anticipated contract will be firm fixed price award. A vendor must be registered at http://www.sam.gov to be awarded the contract. All responsible sources may submit a quotation, which shall be considered by the agency. Quotations shall only be accepted through electronic mail addressed to [email protected]. All documents required by this notice must be uploaded and received in their entirety no later than August 2, 2018 at 1700 ET. Quotations submitted by hardcopy or the Fed Connect web portal or Fed Connect Message Center shall not be accepted or considered