Sole Source - Pressure compensated 750 AMP-Hour (AH) Silver-Oxide Zinc Battery Cells

N0016424RJM53 – Sole Source - Pressure compensated 750 AMP-Hour (AH) Silver-Oxide Zinc Battery Cells- PSC – 6140 NAICS - 335910Issue Date: 21 December 2023 – Closing Date: 05 January 2024 – 2:00 pm EasternITEM DESCRIPTION- Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Crane has a requirement for a basic contract for 750 AH Silver-Oxide Zinc cells which are used in deep submergence applications.The proposed contract action is for Silver-Oxide Zinc cells for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with one source, EaglePicher Technologies, LLC, 1215 W C St, Joplin, MO, 64801, cage code 81855, under the authority of FAR 6.302-2, Unusual and compelling urgency.The requirement is being solicited on a sole source basis because the Silver-Oxide Zinc cells are vital to mission requirements. Current inventory is at a minimum. Due to market research and the lead time in acquiring cover molds, the Government is seeking a one-time procurement from EaglePicher Technologies, LLC, as they are the only company capable of producing these cells at this time due to the proprietary nature and the lead time on cover molds. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract is solely within the discretion of the Government due to the urgent and compelling need. No Solicitation will be posted to SAM, but a draft contract will be provided directly to EaglePicher Technologies.Contractors must be properly registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). Offerors may obtain information on SAM registration and annual confirmation requirements by calling 1-866-606-8220 or via the internet at https://www.sam.gov. Questions or inquiries should be directed to Angie Cooperider, Code 0233 telephone 812-381-7267, e-mail angela.w.cooperider.civ@us.navy.mil. Please reference the above solicitation number when responding to this