MODIFICATION
68 -- LITHIUM-ION BATTERY CELLS
- Notice Date
- 1/23/2013
- Notice Type
- Modification/Amendment
- NAICS
- 335911
— Storage Battery Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- NASA/Glenn Research Center, 21000 Brookpark Road, Cleveland, OH 44135
- ZIP Code
- 44135
- Solicitation Number
- NNC13459074Q
- Response Due
- 1/28/2013
- Archive Date
- 1/23/2014
- Point of Contact
- Dorothy E Viancourt, Purchasing, Phone 216-433-2532, Fax 216-433-5489, Email Dorothy.E.Viancourt@nasa.gov
- E-Mail Address
-
Dorothy E Viancourt
(Dorothy.E.Viancourt@nasa.gov)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- Total Small Business
- Description
- This is a modification to the synopsis entitled LITHIUM-ION BATTERY CELLS, NNC13459074Q which was posted on DEC 17, 2012. CHANGED TO FULL AND OPEN - TO ALL SIZE VENDORS. You are notified that the following changes are made: NEW SPECIFICATION STATEMENT; For Battery Cells for Constellation Missions; The National Aeronautics and Space Administration Glenn Research Center (NASA GRC) has a requirement for rechargeable Lithium-based (Li-based) battery cells for use in a battery module for the Advanced Exploration Systems Modular Power Systems project. The objective of this effort is to develop a nominal 120 Volt (V) modular battery. NASA GRC will design, build, and demonstrate one or more 120 V modules that will each consist of a series arrangement cells. A proof-of-concept ground demonstration will be performed to test the electrical operation of multiple modules in a paralleled configuration. The complete battery system will be configured with appropriate power electronics, sensors, and circuitry to properly monitor, control, and safeguard the operation of the cells, modules, and parallel-connected banks of modules. Ground testing on the demonstration units that will be built from the cells will be performed internally at NASA and will be for demonstration purposes only. The modular battery will be applicable across multiple Exploration missions to low- Earth-orbit, low-Lunar-orbit, near-Earth-objects, Lagrange points, planetary surfaces and the Moon. Vehicles and platforms that may utilize this modular concept include, but are not limited to the following: 1. Deep Space Habitat, 2. Waypoint/Gateway, 3. Multi-Mission, 4. Space Exploration Vehicle, 5. Solar Electric Propulsion Stage of the Space Launch System, 6. Cryogenic Propulsion Stage of the Space Launch System, 7. Rovers AND 8.Landers Cell designs that maximize specific energy and energy density while addressing the following additional features are desirable: 1. Capable of a continuous discharge rate of at least C/2 and discharge pulses of at least 1C, 2. Capable of recharge rates of at least C/2, 3. Minimum operating temperature range of -20 to +40 degrees Celsius, 4. Cycle life of up to 500 cycles at 100% depth-of-discharge and low-Earth-orbit cycle life up to 3500 cycles at 50% depth-of-discharge. (A low-Earthorbit power profile consists of a nominal 35 minute discharge and a nominal 55 minute charge performed continuously for 16 cycles per day). Since the cells will be used in a battery for a ground demonstration, cells will have ample time to rest and equilibrate after undergoing relatively few cycles while different mission scenarios are being simulated, 5. Long calendar life (up to five years), 6. Low self-discharge rate, 7. Low irreversible capacity loss (less than 7%) after 3 years of storage at room temperature or lower. Cylindrical cell geometries with capacities ranging from 40 to 60 ampere-hours (Ah) are highly desirable, however, all cell designs that meet the electrical performance requirements will be considered for selection, regardless of geometry. There is no cell-level specific energy or energy density requirement, however, we are seeking cells that are optimized for energy, not power. The goal for the mass of the assembled 120V modular battery demonstration unit, including electronics, is less than 98 kg. A cell volume of equal to or less than 0.6 liters is targeted. Aerospace design cells or flight cells are not required for this demonstration, however, robust packaging is desired. As such, pouch cells (cells in aluminized plastic packages) are not preferred. Vendors may propose more than one cell design. Vendors shall identify the specific requirements or features listed above that the proposed cell addresses. Vendors shall provide a separate quote and delivery date for each cell design offered in quantities of 40 cells and 125 cells. It is desired that all cells originate from the same manufacturing lot. In the response to this solicitation, the Vendor shall clearly state the Vendors own definition of what constitutes a - manufacturing lot -. If cells in the quantities requested cannot be produced from the same lot, the Vendor shall state the quantity of cells that are available from the same lot. Cell delivery is desired one to two months After Receipt of Order (ARO). Early delivery is a best value criterion. If a quantity of 40 cells from one lot can be delivered earlier than 125 cells, specify the delivery date for the 40 cells and the delivery date for the remaining cells. The Vendor shall comply with the relevant ISO standards or equivalent for manufacturing quality (ISO 9001, 14001). In addition to addressing the above stated requirements in their response, at a minimum, the Vendor shall specify, state or include the following in their response to the solicitation (some or all of this information may be provided in the form of a cell specification sheet): 1.Model designation of cell 2.Nameplate capacity of cell 3.Cell component chemistry (anode, cathode, electrolyte, separator) 4.Operating temperature range (recommended and excursion limits) 5.Mass of cell (without fasteners or restraints) 6.Volume of cell 7.Outer dimensions of the cell (with and without terminals) 8.Operating voltage range 9.Average voltage of cell at C/5 and C/2 at 20 to 25 degrees Celsius (specify exact temperature) 10.Ampere-hour capacity delivered by cell at C/5 and C/2 to 100% depth-of-discharge at 20 to 25 degrees Celsius (specify voltages and exact temperature) 11.Provide plots of typical discharge curves (voltage versus capacity) with the response and state exact conditions (voltage, rate (current), temperature) data was collected under) 12.Recommended discharge conditions and temperatures for cells 13.Recommended charge conditions and temperatures for cells 14.Continuous and pulse discharge limits for cells (voltages, rates (currents), and temperatures) 15.Charge limits for cells (voltages, rates (currents), and temperatures) 16.Internal cell resistance (specify how it was measured) 17.Self-discharge rate after 24 hours, 7 days, 30 days and longer periods (state voltage, temperature, and other relevant conditions that the self-discharge rate was measured under) 18.Recommended storage conditions and temperatures for cells 19.Shelf life stated in terms of amount of irreversible capacity loss expected over a specified period of time (state voltage, temperature, and any other relevant conditions that the shelf life was measured under) 20.Calendar life (state relevant conditions that the calendar life was measured under) 21.Cycle life (specify depth-of-discharge, voltage ranges, temperature and any other relevant conditions that the cycle life was measured under) 22.Cell case construction (materials and how case is sealed) 23.Cell case polarity 24.Safety Features - Vendor shall identify safety features that are incorporated into the cell design. Vendor shall specify how the cell design responds to the following potential hazards: a. Electrolyte leakage b. Overcharge or overdischarge c. Pressure build-up d. Short circuits (internal and external) e. Overcurrent The Vendor may include supporting data to demonstrate the cells response to the potential hazards. The Vendor shall also state if there are any features incorporated into the cell that might interfere with or prevent thirty-three or more cells to be connected in a series configuration and share the same flow of current under normal operating conditions. 25.Cell design tolerances, including capacity (specify conditions capacity is measured under) and dimensions. The Vendor shall state how compliance with tolerances is achieved/assured. 26.The actual or expected manufacturing date of the cells (the date cells are filled or sealed). Expected manufacturing date can be stated in terms of After Receipt of Order (ARO) if so desired. 27.Delivery date for cells (if it varies by the quantity of cells, specify all dates). The due date for responses is extended to January 28th at close of business 4:30 pm. Documents related to this procurement will be available over the Internet. These documents will reside on a World Wide Web (WWW) server, which may be accessed using a WWW browser application. The Internet site, or URL, for the NASA/GRC Business Opportunities home page is http://prod.nais.nasa.gov/cgi-bin/eps/bizops.cgi?gr=D&pin=22 Offerors are responsible for monitoring this site for the release of the solicitation and any amendments. Potential offerors are responsible for downloading their own copy of the solicitation and amendments (if any).
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