Request for Quote Lead Acid Batteries

Lead Acid Batteries REQUEST FOR QUOTE INTRODUCTION This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations/proposals are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.

This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2025-03, effective 01/17/2025. This acquisition is set aside for small businesses only. DESCRIPTION The US Geological Survey, Hawaii Volcano Observatory, requires 400 Lead Acid Batteries as described in the attached salient characteristics. Proposals must be submitted FOB Destination shipping to:

USGS Hawaii Volcano Observatory 1266 Kamehameha Ave Suite A8 Hilo HI 96720 RELEVENT INFORMATION The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 811114 Specialized Automotive Repair and associated size standard $9 applies to this announcement, along with Product Service Code 6140 Batteries, Rechargeable. All questions must be sent directly to rlujan@usgs.gov by 03/24/20205 at 0800 hrs central.

Quotes shall only be accepted through electronic mail addressed to the Contract Specialist at rlujan@usgs.gov. All proposal documents required by this solicitation must be uploaded and received in their entirety no later than 03/28/2025 at 0800 hrs central time. Proposals submitted by hardcopy or any web portal shall not be accepted or considered.

Offerors are to include a technical description of the items being offered in sufficient detail to evaluate compliance with the requirements in the solicitation as seen in the Salient Characteristics (see Attachment). This may include product literature, references, or other documents, if necessary, and must include the country of manufacture. For further information, please contact Rupert Lujan, Contract Specialist, at rlujan@usgs.gov Period of performance and/or delivery dates are estimates only.