SOLICITATION NOTICE
61 -- Request for Information: NON-PROPAGATING LI-ION BATTERY SYSTEM
- Notice Date
- 10/8/2015
- Notice Type
- Presolicitation
- NAICS
- 335999
— All Other Miscellaneous Electrical Equipment and Component Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- Department of the Navy, Naval Sea Systems Command, NSWC Crane Division, 300 Highway 361, Building 3373, Crane, Indiana, 47522-5001, United States
- ZIP Code
- 47522-5001
- Solicitation Number
- N0016416RGS54
- Archive Date
- 12/29/2015
- Point of Contact
- RICHARD COLVIN, Phone: 812-854-4389
- E-Mail Address
-
richard.colvin@navy.mil
(richard.colvin@navy.mil)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- N00164-16-R-GS54 Request for Information: NON-PROPAGATING LI-ION BATTERY SYSTEM -- FSC 6140 - NAICS 335999 - Issue Date: 8 October 2015 Closing Date: 9 November 2015 Synopsis: The United States Government (USG) is issuing this sources-sought announcement as part of a market survey. The Crane Division, Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC Crane) is facilitating this work effort, which is seeking information on existing Commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) or Government-off-the-shelf (GOTS) large-format, non-propagating, lithium-ion battery systems optimized for insertion within underwater mobility vehicle platforms. The battery system design shall be modular and scalable so as to permit applicability to multiple vehicles and platforms. It shall be equipped with a complete battery management system (BMS), consisting of electronics and computer algorithms that continuously calculate, monitor, assess, and control the operating limits of the entire battery system. The battery system and its BMS shall be capable of achieving certain minimum performance parameters; otherwise referred to as key system attributes (KSAs). Specific areas of interest include, but are not limited to the following KSAs: Key System Attributes: Lithium-Ion Battery System • Lithium-ion battery system design shall be modular and scalable to allow adaptability for insertion into multiple underwater mobility vehicles and platforms. • Intrinsic safety mechanisms incorporated within design to mitigate and prevent mechanical, electrical, and thermal propagation ensuing from an energetic, single-cell failure. • Effectively demonstrated insusceptibility to systemic propagation following single-cell failure. • Has previously been subjected to abusive test conditions in accordance with the High-Energy Storage System Safety Manual, SG270-BV-SAF-010, and the Technical Manual for Navy Lithium Battery Safety Program Responsibilities and Procedures, S9310-AQ-SAF-010 Rev 2 to verify unintentional energy release of surrounding cells as non-propagation validation. • Has previously been subjected to ground transportation shock and vibrational profiles from MIL-STD-810G, MIL-STD-167, and MIL-STD-1366 with no evidence of energetic failure. • Objective quality evidence that representative lithium-ion battery module shall be capable of achieving a minimum of 400 performance cycles at complete 100% depth-of-discharge. o ≥ C/3 battery discharge rate (full discharge in 3 hours or less) o ≥ C/7 battery recharge rate (full recharge in 7 hours or less) • Possesses a high technology maturity rating with supporting information o Shall be at least rated with technology readiness level 6 Battery Management System (BMS) • Manages rechargeable cells (individual cells, virtual cell, battery module, or battery packs) from user defined input of the battery's electrical configuration to protect it against overcharge, over-discharge, or abnormal conditions leading to failure or uncharacteristic performance degradation • Autonomously capable of monitoring and displaying accurate, up-to-date battery system performance metrics o Indicate accurate state-of-charge (SOC) o Display available system capacity remaining (measured in Ampere-hours) o Display total system voltage and voltage of individual cells (virtual cells) o Measure electrical current o Identify ground faults (unintentional conductive pathways) o Measure and report temperature data o Detect and display to operator battery system exposure to moisture o Detect and display to operator battery system pressure faults • Record and report battery system information at operator's request • Include both visual and audio alarms for battery faults • Capable of communicating data through nationally recognized communication protocol • Autonomously monitor and control both charge and discharge processes o Offer reliable cell balancing that will prevent overcharge of cells or modules • Offer battery system protection by preventing it from operating outside its user-defined safe limits • Scalable BMS for battery systems ranging from 1kWh to 1 MWh with operational voltages from 100 Vdc to 500 Vdc • BMS software complies with military and industry accepted standards including the joint services software safety handbook. Interested parties are strongly encouraged to submit an initial synopsis (commonly referred to as "white paper"). This white paper should not exceed 10 pages (exclusion of supporting information such as commercial literature, catalogues, manuals, etc.), with an executive summary (short paragraph) on the effort, a technical description, volume and weight of hardware, identification of risks, and current Technology Readiness Level (TRL). Interested sources should submit the white paper electronically or in hard copy to the Points of Contact (POCs) listed below. This announcement does not constitute an Invitation for Bids (IFB), a Request for Quote (RFQ), or a Request for Proposal (RFP) and it should not be construed as a commitment of any kind by the Government to issue a formal solicitation or ultimately award a contract. Responses to this notice cannot be accepted as offers. The U. S. Government is in no way liable to pay for or reimburse any companies or entities that respond to this announcement. Any costs incurred by interested companies in response to this announcement will NOT be reimbursed. Nothing in this announcement constitutes an obligation on the part of the U.S. Government. Any information provided that is marked as proprietary information will be safeguarded to prevent disclosures to non-government personnel and entities. Information provided will not be returned to contractors. The Government may elect to visit, or host a visit, from any potential sources following the market survey. Your interest in this program is appreciated. Responding to this RFI is strictly voluntary and will not affect any potential offeror's ability to submit an offer if a solicitation is released. No entitlement to payment of direct or indirect costs or charges by the Government will arise as a result of preparing submissions in response to this RFI and the Government's use of such information. If a formal solicitation is generated at a later date, a solicitation notice will be published. Information may be submitted by any government or non-governmental entity including commercial firms, non-profit organizations, and institutions of higher education with degree-granting programs in science and/or engineering (universities), or by consortia comprising such concerns. The Crane Division encourages participation by small business, small disadvantaged business, HUB Zone small business, woman-owned small business, veteran-owned small business, and historically black colleges and universities. All responses shall be unclassified. All assumptions, including any assumed Government support, shall be clearly identified. All proprietary and restricted information shall be clearly marked. All information marked as proprietary information will be safeguarded to prevent disclosures to non-government personnel and entities. All interested parties should provide the requested information regarding this announcement no later than 1400 EDST on or before 9 November 2015 at the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division. White papers may be submitted any time prior to expiration of this announcement. Submittals after this date will still be accepted, although there is no guarantee they will be evaluated. The following e-mail point of contact is provided for information regarding technical programs/technologies of interest with the warfare areas supported by the NSWC Crane Energy, Power & Interconnect Technologies Division and for submission of white papers: Dr. David Delafuente (email: david.a.delafuente1@navy.mil) and NSWC Crane Contracting Office point of contact is Mr. Rick Colvin (email: richard.colvin@navy.mil ). Please refer to the announcement number in all correspondence and communications.
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