SAM #127EAW27Q0002

Frenchman Work Center off-grid solar battery replacement, installation, and recycling

The USDA Forest Service is seeking a replacement lithium-ion battery system for the Frenchman Work Center’s off-grid solar trailer in Plumas National Forest, California. - Government buyer: USDA Forest Service, Procurement Operations, Construction and A-E Division, West; project for Plumas National Forest. Contract contact: Tanya I. Torres. - OEMs and named manufacturers: HomeGrid (LV Stack’d Series with Heated Module, basis of design or equal); OutBack Power (existing system components); and Ingersoll Rand (air-compressor motor referenced for surge requirements). - Battery system: Provide and install a lithium-ion system totaling 2,100 Ah at 48 V. No battery part number is specified. It must fit the existing trailer, support the air-compressor surge, and operate and charge/discharge in temperatures from 15°F to 100°F. - Compatibility required with OutBack Flexmax charge controllers (FM80), Radian Series inverters (GS8048A), and MATE 3 Controller. - Surge load reference: Ingersoll Rand motor, model 56283138, 230 V, FLA 15. - Work and schedule items: Mobilization (1 lump sum); battery removal and recycling (1 lump sum); battery procurement and installation (1 lump sum). Work includes disconnecting and removing existing batteries, racking, wiring, and bus-bar connections; recycling and providing recycling documentation; installation, testing, monitoring, and Forest Service staff training. - Notable requirements: Local and remote visual monitoring, including battery voltage and state of charge; at least a 10-year manufacturer equipment warranty; one year of workmanship coverage after final acceptance; on-site response within 24 hours for critical failures and 72 hours for non-critical defects. Contractor must also comply with the Forest Service fire prevention and suppression plan, including applicable activity-level restrictions. - Performance: Begin within 10 calendar days after the notice to proceed and complete the work, including cleanup, within 30 calendar days after the notice to proceed. - Set-aside and value: Total small-business set-aside; estimated construction magnitude is $25,000–$100,000.

Description

Solar Batteries Frenchman Work Center 127EAW27Q0002 Plumas National Forest This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Quotations are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation number 127EAW27Q0002 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for the Solar Batteries Frenchman Work Center project at Plumas National Forest, California. The goal of this project is to replace the existing batteries in the Frenchman Work Center Solar System and recycle the old batteries. The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 238210 - Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors. The small business size standard is $19 million. This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency. Disclosure of Magnitude of the Construction Project: Between $25,000 and $100,000 See all attachments for additional information. IMPORTANT NOTES: An organized site visit will not be held. In no event shall failure to inspect the site constitute grounds for a claim after award.

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