This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice.The solicitation number is F14PS01374 and is issued as an request for quote (RFQ), unless otherwise indicated herein.The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 2005-76. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 335911 with a small business size standard of 500 employees.This requirement is 100% set aside for small business. The DOI Fish & Wildlife Service requires the following items, including delivery FOB Destination between 1 April 2015-30 April 2015. Quotes or questions about this solicitation should be submitted via e-mail to [email protected] and clearly identify the solicitation number F14PS01374 in the subject. Batteries, crating, shipping and certified disposal. 1) 190ea 12v, Absorbed Glass Mat (AGM) Photovoltaic Batteries. Battery Specifications GNB Sunlyte 12-5000X or equivalent: - Must be specifically design to operate in a photovoltaic system and capable of handling the low current and low voltage charge produced from solar panels. - Dimensions must be 12.07"L X 6.87"W X 8.69"H to fit in specialized transport cases - Terminals must be top mounted utilizing 8mm screw posts - Must have integrated or removable carrying handle for transportation - Must be 12V nominal with 100AH @ 100 hour rate - Must be deep cycle capable - Must be sealed, spill and leak proof. - Must be capable of horizontal or vertical operation - Must have a low self-discharge rate of less than 1% a week - Battery must be freeze tolerant - Battery must have a minimized need for equalization Batteries must include appropriate, removable handles to facilitate hand carrying and loading/unloading from pallet to aircraft and aircraft to final installed location. 2) Crating services for batteries. Each crate will contain 10 batteries, and will be capable to being stacked, suspended, and transported externally via helicopter. Crating Specifications - Must be capable of securing up to 10 batteries with a form factor of 12.07"L X 6.87"W X 8.69"H. Internal packaging will stabilize batteries from shifting. - Crating will utilize wood screws to fasten the crate lid. - Crating will utilize banding for increased stability. - Crating will have skid blocking, to facilitate movement by forklift or helicopter. - Crating shall support stacking. - Crating will be labeled, "Batteries, Sealed-Non-Spillable, NOS" 3) Shipping of crated batteries (12 crates) to Alaska Fire Service, 1538 Gaffney Road, Ft Wainwriight Alaska, 99703. 4) Shipping of crated batteries (7 crates) to Kenai NWR, 1 Ski Hill Road, Soldotna AK, 99669. 4) Return shipping from Ft Wainwright and Soldotna to Anchorage AK and certified disposal of 170ea used photovoltaic batteries. 5) Contractor will demonstrate past performance and logistics knowledge within Alaska. For this solicitation, DOI Fish & Wildlife Service intends to Award a firm fixed price contract. New Equipment ONLY; NO re-manufactured or "gray market" items. All items must be covered by the manufacturer's warranty. USFWS Region 7 procurement policy does encourage that whenever cost effective, the contractor should provide products and/or services that are energy efficient, promote water conservation and are bio-based. The use of nonhazardous and recovered materials is encouraged

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