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This pre-solicitation synopsis is notice in accordance with FAR 13.105, Synopsis and Posting Requirements. The Naval Surface Warfare Center Philadelphia Division (NSWCPD) intends to issue a Firm-Fixed Price supply contract. This will be a competitive Total Small Business Set-Aside solicitation for the procurement of Shipboard Lithium Battery Charging Stations and Battery Storage Lockers. Responsible sources will need to fabricate, assemble, functionally test (i.e. for verification of operational use), package, document, mark and ship lithium battery lockers and charging stations, as well as spare parts, for naval ships in accordance with the Government furnished drawings that will be provided at the time the solicitation is posted. The North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code is 332999 - All Other Miscellaneous Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing and the product service (PSC) code is 6160 - Miscellaneous Battery Retaining Fixtures, Liners and Ancillary Items. Solicitation number N64498-23-R-4018 will be released on or about 22 March 2023, with a closing date on or about 21 April 2023. The annotated closing date for the solicitation is an estimated date and may be adjusted dependent upon the release of the solicitation. The solicitation will not close prior to the annotated closing date. All interested sources may submit a proposal, which shall be considered by this agency.

Disclaimer: This pre-solicitation notice is for information only and shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government to solicit contractual offers or award contracts. The Government is not soliciting, nor will it accept, proposals as a result of this synopsis. If a competitive solicitation is issued in the future, it will be announced via https://www.sam.gov/, and interested parties must comply with that announcement. The Government will not reimburse respondents for any questions submitted or information provided as a result of this notice. This is not a solicitation or a promise to issue a solicitation, and this information is subject to modification and in no way binds the Government to award a contract.