Tesla Model S Drive Units N68335-25-Q-0339
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AI-generated · Aug 25, 2025Enter a firm-fixed-price contract with EV West, Inc. to supply Tesla Model S drive units and 18650 Li-ion EV battery modules. Each Drive Unit includes the Tesla motor, inverter, gearbox, and EV controls, plus throttle pedal with its plugs, brake switch and plugs, encoder and inverter plugs, axle clips, two axles, pre-charge relay and resistor. The battery packs consist of 444 cells with a pre-installed PCB for BMS connectivity and fuse protection. EV West is identified as the sole manufacturer capable of meeting these requirements.
This is a sole-source action under 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1); the notice states no competitive proposals will be solicited, but responses within fifteen days will be considered to determine whether competition should be pursued. SAM registration is mandatory for consideration. A government decision not to open competition based on responses will typically be for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Information is subject to change and does not bind the government to solicit.
The Naval Air Warfare Center, Aircraft Division (NAWCAD) Lakehurst, NJ intends to negotiate on a sole source basis with EV West, Inc. (CAGE: 9Y7B3) for the issuance of a Firm-Fixed-Priced contract. The contract will be for EV West Tesla Model S Drive Units. Each Drive Unit is composed of a Tesla motor, inverter, gear box, and control unit (EV Controls), throttle pedal, throttle pedal plug and pins, brake switch, brake switch plug and pins, encoder plug and pins, inverter plug and pins, axle clips, 2 axles, pre-charge relay, and pre-charge resistor. Also included in this procurement are Lithium Ion Battery 18650 EV Modules. These packs contain 444 battery cells and a pre-installed PCB Board enabling BMS connectivity and fuse protection. EV West, Inc. is the only manufacturer capable of providing a solution that meets the requirements. The Government intends to solicit and negotiate this requirement under the authority of 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1), Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. THIS NOTICE IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS. However, the Government will consider all responses received within fifteen days after the date of publication of this synopsis. Registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) (https://www.sam.gov) is mandatory for consideration. A determination by the Government not to open the requirement to competition based on the responses to this notice will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Information provided herein is subject to change and in no way binds the Government to solicit for an award of a contract.
From Presolicitation posted on Jul 22, 2025Notice history
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