1. Department of Energy, Western Area Power Administration (WAPA), Desert Southwest Region (DSW) issues this combination Synopsis / Solicitation 89503124QWA000326, for "NPK Battery Replacement" in accordance with the attached specifications. 2. This acquisition is set-aside for Total Small Business; the applicable NAICS is 335910 - Battery Manufacturing, with a size standard of 1,250 employees. 3. The Government intends to award a firm-fixed-price contract. This award will be made to the Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable (LPTA) offer that conforms to the RFQ. 4. The Contracting Officer is not responsible for locating or obtaining any information not identified in the quote. If you wish to quote the attached items, please quote all items, as a purchase order will be awarded to only one vendor. The Government reserves the right to make no award resulting from this RFQ. Quotes must be valid for 30 days. 5. FOB Delivery Location: Henderson Substation in Clark County, Nevada 89015, Latitude: 36 02 15 N, Longitude: 114 59 52 W 6. Closing Date: Thursday, September 26, , at 1330 MT. 7. Offerors must have current registration in the System for Award Management (SAM), website to compete for this acquisition, to include Representations & Certifications. See www.sam.gov for more information. WAPA requires vendors to submit invoices through Invoice Processing Platform (IPP); please go to https://www.ipp.gov for more information. Contractor assistance with enrollment can be obtained by contacting the IPP Production Helpdesk via email ippgroup@bos.frb.org or phone (866) 973-3131. 8. Questions or concerns regarding this RFQ should be directed to Josh Griffin at jgriffin@wapa.gov no later than Tuesday, September 24, at 1330 MT. Location/Site Contact The location of the area needing parts and services is at the Henderson Substation in Clark County, Nevada 89015, Latitude: 36 02 15 N, Longitude: 114 59 52 W Directions to HEN Substation: Located in Henderson, NV, one mile east of Highway 93 / 515 on the north side of Lake Mead Drive. From Boulder City, take Boulder Highway (Route 93) North toward Henderson, NV. Route 93 becomes 515 as you get close to Henderson. Get off 515 at exit 61, Lake Mead Drive, where there is a traffic signal light and the Fiesta Casino. Turn right (east) on Lake Mead Drive and drive approximately 0.8 miles. The dirt road to the switchyard is across from Van Waggonen Rd, on the north side of Lake Mead Drive, and is an entrance to a large chemical plant. Turn left (north) on the dirt road, then make an immediate right at the opening in the hedge. The gate is on the east end. From Las Vegas airport, go south on Paradise Rd toward highway 215. Head east on 215 for approximately 10 miles toward Henderson, NV. Highway 215 becomes Lake Mead Drive and intersects with Route 93, marked by a signal light and the Fiesta Casino. Continue on Lake Mead Dr for approximately 0.8 miles. The dirt road to the switchyard is across from Van Waggonen Rd, on the north side of Lake Mead Drive, and is an entrance to a large chemical plant. Turn left (north) on the dirt road, then make an immediate right at the opening in the hedge. The gate is on the east end. The Contractor is to contact foreman, Randy Strand, 702-308-1665 [first backup contact is Cody Kriewald 602-605-2711 and second backup contact is Bob Conklin 702-308-1664] to verify that the site is ready for