Electric Load Bank

This combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format at FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested. The solicitation number W913E521Q0007 is being issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). This requirement is a total set-aside for small business concerns. The associated North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 335999 – All Other Miscellaneous Electrical Equipment and Component Manufacturing. The United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC), Cold Regions Research & Engineering Laboratory (CRREL)’s Engineering Resources Branch (ERB) in Hanover, NH requires a load bank for a cold capable battery energy storage system (CCBESS) to assess testing capabilities in extreme cold regions. Specifications: The following specifications are essential to support the Government’s research and to inform a longer-term body of research investigating cold regions performance and capabilities of CCBESS battery modules for other DoD applications. This requirement may only need one (1) load bank that can fulfill the following specifications or two (2) smaller units to complement each other, but only one package is requested: 1) Load Bank General Specifications a) Power rating of at least 38.5 kW for continuous use; b) At minimum, capable of testing at 24 VDC. Ability to test between 1-100 VDC preferred; c) Capable of continuously discharging least 210 – 1600A; 2) Operational Characteristics a) Constant Current required; b) Constant Voltage, Resistance, or Power modes are optional c) Must be compatible with instrumentation setup (National Instruments with LabView); 3) Size/Weigh t a) Unit should permit reasonable mobility (portable/cabinet) 4) Electrical Interface a) SCPI programmable (LAN, RS232 or USB interface) Please reference the attached RFQ for applicable provisions and clauses. The Government intends to award a firm fixed-price contract resulting from this solicitation to the lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA) responsible quote. The following factors will be used to evaluate offers: ability to meet the required technical specifications and price. Please provide responses to this notice, no later than 12:00 (EST), Tuesday, 9 March 2021 to: [email protected] Telephone responses will not be accepted. *Note: In order to be eligible for award of a Government contract, vendors must be actively registered in the System for Award Management (SAM), have no active exclusions, and complete representations and certifications. For more information, review the SAM website at https://www.beta.sam.gov.