Opportunity
Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (septa) Septa #26-00076-AGQD
SEPTA Solicitation for NiCad Batteries for SL-IV Railcar Fleet
Posted
March 28, 2026
Respond By
April 10, 2026
Identifier
26-00076-AGQD
NAICS
335911, 423860
SEPTA is seeking bids for NiCad batteries tailored for its SL-IV Railcar Fleet. - Government Buyer: - Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) - Managed by Procurement & Supply Chain Management Department - Products/Services Requested: - Battery set meeting SEPTA Spec S-3165-4 - 32.5 VDC Ni-Cad storage batteries for SL-IV Railcar Fleet - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors named in the solicitation - Notable Requirements: - Bids must be submitted electronically via SEPTA's ePS system - Bid price must remain firm for at least 90 days after bid opening - Compliance with Equal Employment Opportunity laws required - Participation from disadvantaged business enterprises encouraged - Award subject to financial assistance contract with U.S. Department of Transportation
Description
SEPTA is soliciting sealed bids through its Electronic Procurement System (ePS) for NiCad batteries specifically designed for the SL-IV Railcar Fleet. Bids must be submitted electronically by April 10, 2026, at 11:00 am, after which bids will be publicly opened and read aloud. The procurement requires compliance with equal employment opportunity laws and encourages disadvantaged business enterprises to participate. All inquiries must be submitted in writing by April 9, 2026, and bids must remain firm for at least 90 days after opening.