Loren Data's SAM Daily™

FBO DAILY ISSUE OF AUGUST 10, 2012 FBO #3912
SOLICITATION NOTICE

59 -- Request for Information (RFI) for assessing industries current capabilities in providing Energy Storage Systems for Force Provider Expeditionary Base Camps

Notice Date

8/8/2012
 

Notice Type

Presolicitation
 

NAICS

335911 — Storage Battery Manufacturing
 

Contracting Office

Department of Energy, Sandia Corp. (DOE Contractor), Sandia National Laboratories, PO Box 5800, MS: 0115, Albuquerque, New Mexico, 87185
 

ZIP Code

87185
 

Solicitation Number

EnergyStorageSystemsForceProviderBaseCamps
 

Archive Date

9/26/2012
 

Point of Contact

Randolph Shibata,
 

E-Mail Address

rtshib@sandia.gov
(rtshib@sandia.gov)
 

Small Business Set-Aside

N/A
 

Description

Request for Information (RFI) for assessing industries current capabilities in providing Energy Storage Systems for Force Provider Expeditionary Base Camps. 1. INTRODUCTION: This announcement constitutes a Request for Information (RFI) notice for planning purposes. This RFI notice is being issued for the purpose of assessing industry's current capabilities in providing Energy Storage Systems compatible with alternative energy sources for use by military services in various theaters of operations. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS. NO SOLICITATION DOCUMENTS EXIST AT THIS TIME. Any information provided does not constitute a proposal, but will be considered an exchange of capabilities and ideas. Neither Product Manager Force Sustainment Systems (PM FSS), Department of Energy's (DOE), Sandia National Laboratory (SNL) nor the Government, will be responsible for any cost incurred in furnishing this information. This RFI does not constitute a commitment, implied or otherwise, that PM FSS or DOE/SNL will take procurement action in this matter. 1.1. SANDIA WILL NOT BE CONDUCTING THE FORMAL SOLICITATION SANDIA NATIONAL LABORATORIES WILL NOT BE ISSUING A SOLICITATION FOR THIS EFFORT. ANY FORMAL SOLICITATIONS FOR THIS EFFORT WILL BE CONDUCTED BY AN AGENCY OF THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT 2. BACKGROUND: The remote locations of base camps create significant challenges for logistics support of combat operations. These base camps are heavily dependent on large, long-distance truck convoys whose cargo is dominated by water and bulk fuel. Convoy routes through unsecured areas are frequently hazardous, and transport is always expensive. PM FSS is in the process of initiating dramatic steps toward rapidly improving the logistics support required to establish and operate base camps. Information received from this RFI may be used to help identify technical solutions suitable for rapidly enhancing energy efficiency of base camp operations. Specifically, PM FSS and DOE SNL are seeking information to reduce the fuel consumption of electrical power generation by incorporating Energy Storage Systems. Information received may ultimately result in requests for equipment manufacturers to demonstrate their technologies at no cost or risk to the Government as early as January 2013. 3. PURPOSE: PM FSS and DOE/SNL are interested in understanding the currently available technologies that could enhance the logistics sustainability of remote operating bases engaged in combat operations. This RFI focuses on technologies and equipment that address Energy Storage Systems that can be used in conjunction with either traditional (generators) and/or non-traditional (alternative and renewable) power generation systems. The Energy Storage Systems will be used in power systems, which may incorporate a microgrid or be connect to third world utility power, or both. 4. TECHNOLOGIES OF INTEREST 4.1. Compatibility with Alternative Energy Sources (Solar, Wind, etc) to supply supplementary electrical power to reduce fuel consumption in base camps. 4.2. Compatibility with existing military diesel generators facilitating a reduction in fuel consumed (assume use within a basic microgrid). 4.3. To prevent diesel generators from operating at a capacity which causes "Wet Stacking," which is approximately 40% or less of the generator's rated capacity (assume use within a basic microgrid). A diesel generator beings to "wet stack" when the load is insufficient to keep the diesel generator at operating temperature. The diesel fuel is no longer completely burned and the excess fuel is vented out the exhaust system leading to carbon deposit build up and excessive generator wear. 4.4. To prevent a basic microgrid from shedding loads while the next standby generator is started and allowed to come up to operating temperature. The ESS would provide temporary surge power during this time frame. 4.5. To allow the Energy Storage System to reduce base camp overall fuel consumption, reduce maintenance costs, increase power quality in ways not listed in bullets 1 through 4. PM FSS welcomes industry to propose new innovative ideas and methods to accomplish this 5. PLAN: PM FSS and DOE/SNL are seeking Companies to demonstrate Energy Storage Systems at SNL Distributed Energy Test Lab (DETL) in Albuquerque, NM and at the PM FSS Base Camp Integration Laboratory (BCIL), Ft. Devens, MA starting in January of 2013. The demonstration consists of two phases. 5.1. The first demonstration will be held at DETL in an outdoor laboratory environment, demonstrating Technology Readiness Level (TRL) 6 or higher technologies, for 1-2 weeks. 5.2. The second demonstration will be held at the BCIL in a field environment under austere conditions, demonstrating TRL 7 or higher technologies, for a minimum of 90 days. The TRL definitions are attached as a downloadable document. A successful demonstration at SNL DETL is required before a company can demonstrate at the BCIL. 5.3. Due to limited laboratory and field space available to have companies demonstrate their products, Sandia will select only those entities whose response indicates a high likelihood of success. An initial selection criteria process for down selecting the candidates performed by Sandia. 5.4. Government organizations will be involved in the evaluations. 5.5. Sandia plans on investigating each selected Energy Storage System for energy and operational efficiency. Each company selected will receive an independent assessment of their commercial product only. 5.6. All costs associated with shipping, installation, take-down, re-installation, and removal from site of a company's Energy Storage System (ESS) or component thereof shall be borne by the company. 5.7. Sandia will supply material handling equipment (MHE) to off load assets weighing less than 10,000 lbs from its transportation means to ground on site. 5.8. Sandia will assign a date and location for the assessment which will be coordinated with the respondent. 6. DESCRIPTION OF FORCE PROVIDER MICROGRID The Force Provider (FP) Microgrid is comprised of power distribution hardware, generators capable of parallel power sharing and demand dispatching, and the control software to manage the dispatching and distribution ( One Line Power Diagram: this document is available by contacting Randolph Shibata at rtshib@sandia.gov). Six 200A Distribution Manager Boxes perform the power distribution management of the system, including some priority based load shedding. Six 60kW Tactical Quiet Generators (TQGs) provide the generator parallel power sharing and demand dispatching abilities. 6.1. Each Distribution Manager (DM) supports a single 208V AC. 3 Phase input of 200 Amp rating and the following 10 distribution / load connections: 6.1.1. (2) 200A. 208VAC, 3 phase output / throughput (ring bus distribution network ports) 6.1.2. (2) 100A. 208VAC, 3 phase output 6.1.3. (4) 60A. 208V AC, 3 phase output 6.1.4. (2) Standard 20A, 120VAC single phase output 6.2. The DM will provide the following power distribution protection & management functionality: 6.2.1. Remote reset able 200A circuit breakers, for detection/ mitigation of electrical distribution fault 6.2.2. Manually resettable circuit breakers, (2) 60A and (1) 100A, for detection/mitigation of electrical distribution faults 6.2.3. Human Machine Interface (HMI) for user control and visibility of the tactical power system 6.3. HMI operable, (2) 60A and (1) 100A normally closed contactors for priority load shedding to prevent grid collapse 7. CRITERIA The Energy Storage System (ESS) shall reduce the fuel consumption of electrical power generation at base camps. ESS goals are listed as DESIRED FEATUREs and MANDATORY REQUIREMENTs. The objective goal is the desired value, while the MANDATORY REQUIREMENT value is the minimum acceptable requirement Mature technologies and products that can provide the following capabilities are of interest: 7.1.Seamless integration to the U.S. Army's Force Provider Expeditionary Base Camps [ ]We are fully capable of meeting this requirement: If you can comply with this requirement, provide supporting documentation that supports your assertion [ ] We cannot comply with this requirement. 7.2.DESIRED FEATURE: Accepts Alternative Energy (AE) Inputs from PV, Wind, Hydro etc 7.2.1. DESIRED FEATURE :Accepts DC Alternative Energy (AE) Inputs from PV, Wind, etc. If the base camp layout allows, a more efficient DC connection can be made to AE sources co-located with the ESS, "Short Range" [ ]We are fully capable of meeting this requirement: If you can comply with this requirement, provide supporting documentation that supports your assertion [ ] We cannot comply with this requirement. 7.2.2. DESIRED FEATURE : Accepts AC Alternative Energy (AE) Inputs from PV, Wind, etc. This is allows AE to be located away from ESS including areas outside the base camp, ?Long Range?. Able to accept single phase 110 VAC and 3 phase 208 VAC inputs and synchronize them to FP Microgrid running at 120/208 VAC, 3 phase, 50/60 Hz. [ ]We are fully capable of meeting this requirement: If you can comply with this requirement, provide supporting documentation that supports your assertion [ ] We cannot comply with this requirement. 7.3. Operating Configurations within Force Provider (FP) Expeditionary Base Camps. The ESS shall connect to the FP Microgrid in one or more of the following operating configurations. 7.3.1. An operational configuration which is not listed below that reduces the fuel consumption of electrical power generation at FP Expeditionary Base Camps. Other improvements to the power generation systems used in FP Expeditionary Base Camps will be considered, but are secondary to the reduction of fuel consumed. [ ]We are fully capable of meeting this requirement: If you can comply with this requirement, provide supporting documentation that supports your assertion [ ] We cannot comply with this requirement. 7.3.2. Able to operate "downstream" of the Distribution Manager (DM) in FP microgrid. Only systems located "upstream" of the DM are allowed to source power into the FP microgrid. Thus, in this configuration the ESS is allowed to draw power from the FP microgrid, but the ESS will not be able to feed any power into FP microgrid. The ESS will be able to provide {DESIRED FEATURE 100, MANDATORY REQUIREMENT 60} amperes of 3 phase 120/208 VAC power continuously to the loads attached to it. To provide this power, the ESS can draw {100 Objective, 60 MANDATORY REQUIREMENT } amperes of 3 phase 120/208 VAC power continuously from the FP microgrid, draw upon its internal energy storage, draw upon any alternative energy sources directly connected to it, or any combination of the above. This configuration can be traced back to the Distribution Manger in FP microgrid which supplies six ?downstream? output power hook ups with capacities of 60 or 100 amperes of 3 phase 208 VAC power. [ ]We are fully capable of meeting this requirement: If you can comply with this requirement, provide supporting documentation that supports your assertion [ ] We cannot comply with this requirement. 7.3.3. The system shall be able to operate "upstream" of the Distribution Manager (DM) in FP microgrid providing power into the FP microgrid. The ESS will operate as a ?drop in replacement for a 60KW Generator? in a base camp microgrid. To provide this power, the ESS can draw upon its internal energy storage, draw upon any alternative energy sources directly connected to it, or both. The ESS can be connected to the "downstream" side of the Distribution Manager as a load to replenish the energy in the ESS, when the FP microgrid has excess capacity. [ ]We are fully capable of meeting this requirement: If you can comply with this requirement, provide supporting documentation that supports your assertion [ ] We cannot comply with this requirement. 7.3.3.1. MANDATORY REQUIREMENT: The system shall simulate a 30KW generator [ ]We are fully capable of meeting this requirement: If you can comply with this requirement, provide supporting documentation that supports your assertion [ ] We cannot comply with this requirement. 7.3.3.2. DESIRED FEATURE (DETL): simulate a 60KW generator, DESIRED FEATURE (DETL): simulate both a 30 & 60 KW generator. [ ]We are fully capable of meeting this requirement: If you can comply with this requirement, provide supporting documentation that supports your assertion [ ] We cannot comply with this requirement. 7.3.3.3. DESIRED FEATURE (BCIL): Simulate a 60KW Tactical Quiet Generator (TQG) including synchronization down to the standard army connector. [ ]We are fully capable of meeting this requirement: If you can comply with this requirement, provide supporting documentation that supports your assertion [ ] We cannot comply with this requirement. 7.3.3.4. DESIRED FEATURE (BCIL): Simulate a 60KW Advanced Medium Mobile Power Sources (AMMPS) generator including synchronization down to the standard army connectors. AMMPS uses a daisy chain configuration. [ ]We are fully capable of meeting this requirement: If you can comply with this requirement, provide supporting documentation that supports your assertion [ ] We cannot comply with this requirement. 7.3.4.1. MANDATORY REQUIREMENT: Provide 100 Amperes of 3 phase 120/208 VAC power for maximum duration possible (contractor to specify). [ ]We are fully capable of meeting this requirement: If you can comply with this requirement, provide supporting documentation that supports your assertion [ ] We cannot comply with this requirement. 7.3.4.2. DESIRED FEATURE: Provide 200 Amperes of 3 phase 120/208 VAC power for maximum duration possible (contractor to specify). [ ]We are fully capable of meeting this requirement: If you can comply with this requirement, provide supporting documentation that supports your assertion [ ] We cannot comply with this requirement. 7.4. Output 120/208 VAC, 3 phase, 50/60 Hz. Force Provider base camps do NOT use a DC bus for the microgrid to distribute electrical power to the base camp. [ ]We are fully capable of meeting this requirement: If you can comply with this requirement, provide supporting documentation that supports your assertion [ ] We cannot comply with this requirement. 7.5. The system shall be able to synchronize to FP microgrid 120/208 VAC, 3 phase, 50/60 Hz by meeting the following five requirements. If the following 5 steps are not met, the ESS will not attempt to synchronize and potentially cause damage to the FP microgrid, or be damaged by a malfunctioning microgrid. 7.5.1. Number of phases in each system 7.5.2. Direction of rotation of these phases 7.5.3. Voltage amplitudes of the two systems 7.5.4. Frequencies of the two systems 7.5.5. Phase angle of the voltage of the two systems. [ ]We are fully capable of meeting this requirement: If you can comply with this requirement, provide supporting documentation that supports your assertion [ ] We cannot comply with this requirement. 7.6. Designed to support Force Provider (FP) Expeditionary Base Camps (EBC) 7.6.1. MANDATORY REQUIREMENT:The system shall be designed to Fit FP EBC (150 PAX, Personnel) [ ]We are fully capable of meeting this requirement: If you can comply with this requirement, provide supporting documentation that supports your assertion. Furnish photographs and/or drawings as documentation [ ] We cannot comply with this requirement. 7.6.2. DESIRED FEATURE: Scalable to Platoon Expeditionary base Camp (PEC) (50 PAX) and FP (600 PAX) [ ]We are fully capable of meeting this requirement: If you can comply with this requirement, provide supporting documentation that supports your assertion [ ] We cannot comply with this requirement. 7.7.Storage Component and Transportability Requirement. Must be stored and shipped within an ISO shipping Container. 7.7.1. 99.8% Fits in TRICON Container(s) (Storage Component). Typical measurements are (6? 5.5? x 8? 0? x 8? 0?, L x H x W) with a tare weight of 3000 Lbs. An example of a TRICON is NSN 8150-01-528-7544. 7.7.1.1. 0.2% THRESHOLD EXCEPTION: Fits in a ISO Shipping Container: QUADCON, BICON, or 8 ft x 8 ft x 20 ft ISO Container. Regardless of container, maximum height is 8? due to Military Aircraft restrictions.. System must demonstrate an exceptional technological or performance breakthrough to not meet the required TRICON container requirement. An example might be a compressed air storage system which needs more volume. A 20% performance improvement does not justify the increased Army logistical burden to ship Force Provider modules with anything not housed in a TRICON. [ ]We are fully capable of meeting this requirement: If you can comply with this requirement, provide supporting documentation that supports your assertion. Furnish photographs and/or drawings as documentation [ ] We cannot comply with this requirement. 7.8.Weight: THRESHOLD: ESS plus TRICON Container cannot exceed 10,000 lbs. (material handling equipment limitation of Army ALL TERRAIN forklifts. ESS may utilize more than one TRICON, as long as each does not exceed 10,000 lbs, though this will be considered a non-optimal configuration. [ ]We are fully capable of meeting this requirement: If you can comply with this requirement, provide supporting documentation that supports your assertion. Furnish photographs and/or drawings as documentation [ ] We cannot comply with this requirement. 7.9.Individual components parts must be either be man portable (preferred) or fork liftable with a (maximum) 10k fork lift. [ ]We are fully capable of meeting this requirement: If you can comply with this requirement, provide supporting documentation that supports your assertion. Furnish photographs and/or drawings as documentation [ ] We cannot comply with this requirement. 7.10.Microgrid Communication Protocol. The FP microgrid sends Local Area Network signals on the AC power cables. The response shall demonstrate how the ESS would incorporate networking by sending messages / packets across AC power cables. Hardware demonstrations as well as design concepts will both be considered. [ ]We are fully capable of meeting this requirement: If you can comply with this requirement, provide supporting documentation that supports your assertion. Furnish photographs and/or drawings as documentation [ ] We cannot comply with this requirement. 7.10.1. DESIRED FEATURE (future): Communicate fully within FP microgrid using a 60KW Tactical Quiet Generators (TQG). 7.10.2. DESIRED FEATURE (future): Communicate fully within FP microgrid using 60KW Advanced Medium Mobile Power Sources (AMMPS) generators. 7.10.3. DESIRED FEATURE (future): Communicate fully within FP microgrid using a 60KW Commercial off the Shelf (COTS) Generators via field upgradeable hardware modules and software updates. [ ]We are fully capable of meeting these requirements: If you can comply with these requirements, provide supporting documentation that supports your assertion. Furnish photographs and/or drawings as documentation [ ] We cannot comply with these requirements. 7.11. UL 1741 Compliance, "Inverters, Converters, Controllers and Interconnection System Equipment for Use With Distributed Energy Resources" 7.11.1. MANDATORY REQUIREMENT: Demonstrate UL 1741 compliance. [ ]We are fully capable of meeting this requirement: If you can comply with this requirement, provide supporting documentation that supports your assertion. [ ] We cannot comply with this requirement. 7.11.2. DESIRED FEATURE: Certified UL 1741 compliance. [ ]We are fully capable of meeting thise requirement: If you can comply with this requirement, provide supporting documentation that supports your assertion. [ ] We cannot comply with this requirement. 7.12. Operational Temperature Range: 7.12.1. MANDATORY REQUIREMENT: -15F to {120F + Solar Load} [ ]We are fully capable of meeting this requirement: If you can comply with this requirement, provide supporting documentation that supports your assertion. [ ] We cannot comply with this requirement. 7.12.2. DESIRED FEATURE: -50F to {130F + Solar Load} [ ]We are fully capable of meeting this requirement: If you can comply with this requirement, provide supporting documentation that supports your assertion. Furnish photographs and/or drawings as documentation [ ] We cannot comply with this requirement. 7.13. RELIABILITY 7.13.1. MANDATORY REQUIREMENT: MTBF same as 60 kW Tactical Quiet Generator 7.13.2. MANDATORY REQUIREMENT: 10 hrs MTBEFF:= 97%. Mean Time Between Essential Function Failure (MTBEFF). [ ]We are fully capable of meeting these requirements: If you can comply with this requirement, provide supporting documentation that supports your assertion. Furnish photographs and/or drawings as documentation [ ] We cannot comply with these requirements. 7.14. Time to Maintenance Reset. Maintenance Reset is major tear down of the system by logistical repair station, where parts are replaced / reconditioned to ?like new? serviceability. 7.14.1. MANDATORY REQUIREMENT: 2 years [ ]We are fully capable of meeting this requirement: If you can comply with this requirement, provide supporting documentation that supports your assertion. [ ] We cannot comply with this requirement. 7.14.2. DESIRED FEATURE: 5 years [ ]We are fully capable of meeting this requirement: If you can comply with this requirement, provide supporting documentation that supports your assertion. Furnish photographs and/or drawings as documentation [ ] We cannot comply with this requirement. 7.15. MANDATORY REQUIREMENT: Survivable: Factor to be Evaluated as part of Soldier Safety: [ ]We are fully capable of meeting this requirement: If you can comply with this requirement, provide supporting documentation that supports your assertion. Furnish photographs and/or drawings as documentation [ ] We cannot comply with this requirement. 7.16. MANDATORY REQUIREMENT: HFE: Accessible for Maintenance by 5th-95th percentile Solider [ ]We are fully capable of meeting this requirement: If you can comply with this requirement, provide supporting documentation that supports your assertion. Furnish photographs and/or drawings as documentation [ ] We cannot comply with this requirement. 7.17. MANDATORY REQUIREMENT: Industry Standard Connectors and cables (No proprietary, vendor unique components) [ ]We are fully capable of meeting this requirement: If you can comply with this requirement, provide supporting documentation that supports your assertion. Furnish photographs and/or drawings as documentation [ ] We cannot comply with this requirement. 7.18. MANDATORY REQUIREMENT: HazMat / Shipping ? Must meet International Shipping standards / requirements / documents. [ ]We are fully capable of meeting this requirement: If you can comply with this requirement, provide supporting documentation that supports your assertion. Furnish photographs and/or drawings as documentation [ ] We cannot comply with this requirement. 7.19 MANDATORY REQUIREMENT: These systems must be able to withstand the durability and structural load demands of military systems to include extreme environmental conditions and rough handling. [ ]We are fully capable of meeting this requirement: If you can comply with this requirement, provide supporting documentation that supports your assertion. Furnish photographs and/or drawings as documentation [ ] We cannot comply with this requirement. 7.20. MANDATORY REQUIREMENT: In the ISO transportation mode the ESS shall meet the requirements for the following: all modes of transport, (marine, highway, rail, and fixed and rotary wing aircraft), stacking requirements of marine modes and dimensional requirements. Ideal transportation size (cube) and weight would allow commercial aircraft to be used to transport the ESS. [ ]We are fully capable of meeting this requirement: If you can comply with this requirement, provide supporting documentation that supports your assertion. Furnish photographs and/or drawings as documentation [ ] We cannot comply with this requirement. 7.21. MANDATORY REQUIREMENT: Capable of withstanding rough handling and inclement weather conditions (including snow loading) encountered in all transportation and storage modes. The ESS must be able to withstand storage temperatures of minus sixty (60) degrees Fahrenheit (F) to plus one hundred forty (140) degrees F. [ ]We are fully capable of meeting this requirement: If you can comply with this requirement, provide supporting documentation that supports your assertion. Furnish photographs and/or drawings as documentation [ ] We cannot comply with this requirement. 7.22. MANDATORY REQUIREMENT: Capable of being handled by local material handling equipment (MHE) with a maximum capacity of 10,000 lbs as well as container handling equipment with a maximum capacity of 10,000 lbs [ ]We are fully capable of meeting this requirement: If you can comply with this requirement, provide supporting documentation that supports your assertion. Furnish photographs and/or drawings as documentation [ ] We cannot comply with this requirement. 7.23. MANDATORY REQUIREMENT: External surfaces will be corrosion resistant and be capable of decontamination by standard military procedures. Finish paint colors shall be in accordance with Federal Standard 595, Green shall be Green 383 (Chip Number 34094) and Tan Shall be Tan 686A (Chip Number 33446). [ ]We are fully capable of meeting this requirement: If you can comply with this requirement, provide supporting documentation that supports your assertion. [ ] We cannot comply with this requirement. 7.24. MANDATORY REQUIREMENT: Able to be erected on semi-prepared surfaces (cleared and basically level) and self-leveling is desired. ESS may be placed on foot pads, concrete blocks, footers, beams/rails, head wall or pedestals. [ ]We are fully capable of meeting this requirement: If you can comply with this requirement, provide supporting documentation that supports your assertion. Furnish photographs and/or drawings as documentation [ ] We cannot comply with this requirement. 7.25. MANDATORY REQUIREMENT TO DEMONSTRATE AT SNL Distributed Energy Test Lab (DETL) in Albuquerque, NM 7.25.1. Meet the above requirements in a prototype system which is not packaged in an ISO TRICON Container, but capable of being integrated into a set of TRICON containers. 7.25.2. Your submission contains a detailed proposal to integrate and ruggedize your system within a set of TRICON containers. A submission which does NOT detail this requirement will be AUTOMATICALLY rejected and will NOT be evaluated. 7.25.3. 3D concept sketches that show how the major system components fit inside a set of TRICON containers. A Solidworks model or its equivalent is NOT required. A submission which does NOT contain a valid 3D concept sketches will be AUTOMATICALLY rejected and will NOT be evaluated. [ ]We are fully capable of meeting this requirement: If you can comply with this requirement, provide supporting documentation that supports your assertion. Furnish photographs and/or drawings as documentation [ ] We cannot comply with this requirement. 7.26. MANDATORY REQUIREMENT TO DEMONSTRATE AT FT DEVENS BCIL. 7.26.1. Meet the above requirements with a system integrated into a set of TRICON containers. 7.26.2. Successful demonstration at SNL Distributed Energy Test Lab (DETL) [ ]We are fully capable of meeting this requirement: If you can comply with this requirement, provide supporting documentation that supports your assertion. Furnish photographs and/or drawings as documentation [ ] We cannot comply with this requirement. 7.27. The system proposed must be a product that is currently being manufactured or ready for manufacturing. Sandia will evaluate as non compliant a response that proposes use of a theoretical, conceptual or developmental system. [ ]We are fully capable of meeting this requirement: If you can comply with this requirement, provide supporting documentation that supports your assertion. Furnish photographs and/or drawings as documentation [ ] We cannot comply with this requirement 8. CONTENT AND FORMAT OF PRODUCT DESCRIPTIONS The electronic copy of responses is to be in Microsoft Word 2003, Microsoft Word 2007 or Adobe Acrobat 9 compatible format using a size 12 font with one inch margins. Following a review of the responses received, PM FSS and DOE SNL may elect to request additional information, or schedule one-on-one meetings with some respondents to gain additional information about their proposed solution(s). 8.1. SUBMISSION The submission shall include: 8.1.1. A cover page labeled with the heading Energy Storage System Product Description, Including product name, the manufacturer, and manufacturer address, technical point of contact, telephone number, email address and at least one photograph of the end item. 8.1.2. An executive summary describing how the product could reduce fuel consumption of electrical power generation of a small base camp. 8.1.3. No more than fifteen pages including: 8.1.4. Product technical description. Fully describe the product inclusive of all components. (Energy Storage Component, Inverters, Synchronization electronics, etc.) 8.1.5. Narrative describing the energy storage and how the product being demonstrated will enhance fuel efficiency of electrical power generation of a small base camp 8.1.6. Product specifications with particular emphasis on quantitative metrics of energy consumption or savings over alternative solutions. Other specifications would include parameters such as dimensions, weight, capacities, input requirements, salient output capabilities, or other quantitative characteristics as appropriate. 8.1.7 Identify all tools and equipment required to set up and take down/pack. 8.1.8. Transportation requirements and limitations. 8.1.9 Manpower and time required to set up, take down and pack for transport. 8.1.10 Relevant history of product (or similar product) utilization. 8.1.11. Relevant test data, test reports. 8.1.12 Catalog price or rough estimate of unit cost. 8.1.13 Earliest availability for a product demonstration at no cost or risk to the Government. 8.1.14. Planned methods for disposal when the produce is taken out of service. Include any unique environmental or security requirements that must be considered for retiring or disposing of the product after its useful life. 8.1.15. Any and all partnerships and shared technology. 8.2. The Respondent shall address each of the criteria in Section 7 Criteria and supply supporting documentation, using the same numbering system in Section 7. If a respondent fails to provide adequate supporting documentation, or provides answers that are incomplete, vague, and not specific to the criteria, fails to address any one of the criteria or merely restates the question without providing supporting documentation, Sandia will presume that the respondent cannot meet the criteria. In these cases, Sandia reserves the unilateral right to remove the respondent from further consideration. 8.3. Sandia will also eliminate responses where the equipment proposed, or information submitted is irrelevant to the project described. 8.4. Respondents are warned that a response to this posting through the Sandia Business Opportunities Website, or any response without a submission of supporting documentation will be considered as a non compliant response. Sandia reserves the right to remove the respondent from further consideration. 8.5. Respondents may submit information on only one product. 8.6. Sandia reserves the right to request additional clarifying information from each respondent, however, potential respondents should not expect Sandia to provide additional opportunities to submit additional information. 9. SUBMISSION DATE AND ADDRESS Electronic responses to this notice shall be emailed to rtshib@sandia.gov no later than Tuesday, September 11, 2012, 5pm MDT. The subject line of the e-mail shall contain the words Energy Storage System Product Description. Large files may be submitted on CD to the following address Randolph Shibata MS 0717, Sandia National Laboratories Box 5800 Albuquerque, NM 87185 10. QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS: Any questions to this posting must be submitted no later than 4PM MST on September 5, 2012. Sandia will not respond to any questions received after that date and time. All questions and comments are to be directed solely to Randolph Shibata rtshib@Sandia.gov. RESPONDENTS ARE HEREBY WARNED THAT SANDIA RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REMOVE FROM CONSIDERATION ANY ORGANIZATION THAT DIRECTS COMMENTS, RESPONSES, OR QUESTIONS TO ANY OTHER INDIVIDUAL OTHER THAN RANDOLPH SHIBATA. 11 NOTE : This RFI is issued for the purpose of determining market capability of sources and does not constitute an indication that the Government will contract for any of the items and/or services contained in this notice. If the respondent is submitting information that they believe is proprietary, the respondent must label the information as "limited rights data or restricted computer software as defined in FAR 52.227-14". Information marked in this manner will be handled accordingly. Responses may not include classified material. Responses to this notice will not be returned. No reimbursement will be made for any costs to provide information in response to this announcement or any follow-up information requests. Information contained herein is based on the best information available at the time for publication, is subject to revision, and is not binding upon the Government. As stated previously, Sandia will not conduct the formal procurement. Sandia National Laboratories is a multi-program laboratory managed and operated by Sandia Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of Lockheed Martin Corporation, for the U.S. Department of Energy?s National Nuclear Security Administration under Contract DE-AC04-94AL85000 12. WEBINAR Sandia National Laboratories, in conjunction with the Clean Energy States Alliance, (CESA) will present a webinar on a "Request for Information" (RFI) 276186 assessing industries current capabilities in providing Energy Storage Systems compatible with alternative energy sources for use by military services in various locations. This is not a request for proposals or solicitations but is intended to be an exchange of information on capabilities and ideas. This webinar will provide an overview of the RFI and allow participants to submit written questions during the presentation. All questions and comments about the RFI should be addressed exclusively to Randolph Shibata and Sandia National Labs at rtshib@sandia.gov. This is a free event to attend, but registration is required. Please register as soon as possible. To participate in the Webinar please go to https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/667746161 Title: Energy Storage Webinar: BCIL Electrical Energy Storage Demonstration RFI Date: Thursday, August 16, 2012 Time: 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM EDT After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the Webinar. System Requirements PC-based attendees: Required: Windows 7, Vista, XP or 2003 Server Macintosh-based attendees: Required: Mac OS X 10.5 or newer
 

Web Link

FBO.gov Permalink
(https://www.fbo.gov/spg/DOE/SNL/SN/EnergyStorageSystemsForceProviderBaseCamps/listing.html)
 

Record

SN02831742-W 20120810/120809000843-47b786ce953d54ad38ea73f07edd9301 (fbodaily.com)
 

Source

FedBizOpps Link to This Notice
(may not be valid after Archive Date)

---

| FSG Index  |  This Issue's Index  |  Today's FBO Daily Index Page |