LITHIUM ION BATTERY PACKS

Presolicitation Notice The Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Data Buoy Center, Stennis Space Center, MS, has a requirement for the design of a Lithium Ion Battery Pack as described in the specifications provided with the solicitation. Award of a firm fixed price purchase order is anticipated utilizing Simplified Acquisition Procedures. The contract is expected to be awarded on or about January 10, 2014. The applicable NAICS number is 335911 and the small size standard is 500 employees. The Federal Supply Class is 6140. This is a 100% Total Small Business Set-aside. All responsible sources may submit a quote that shall be considered by the agency. To be eligible for award, vendors must obtain a DUNS number (this may be done by calling 1-800-333-0505) and be registered with the System for Award Management (SAM): www.sam.gov. The solicitation will be available electronically on or about January 17, 2014 via FedBizOpps at www.fedbizopps.gov. Amendments to the solicitation will also be provided on the Internet using the same protocol listed above. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which shall be considered by the agency. Quotes are to remain effective for 30 days after close of solicitation. Contractors are encouraged to register with FedBizOpps Vendor Notification Service. Potential offerors may direct all inquiries pertaining to the solicitation in writing to Natasha Thieman at [email protected] or faxed to (757) 441-3786. Telephone requests will not be honored.