Introduction to Cummins
Cummins is transitioning from its legacy in diesel engines to a leading competitor in electrified components. Cummins' market-leading technologies in battery, traction, electrified accessories, and powertrain controls will aid in accelerating the adoption of zero-emissions heavy/medium-duty trucks, buses, and off-highway vehicles (ZEV). Cummins has been building market ZEV experience since the launch of its electrified power business with several thousand units generating millions of miles of experience today.
Overview of Project
Cummins will be launching a new battery cell to stack to pack assembly line in Cummins' Columbus, Indiana plant (CEP). Cummins will need a production line to support a cell to pack assembly with the structure being secured with laser welding. The start of production will follow a phased investment approach to support the known volumes planned at each site. This assembly line will accommodate different size variants of packs that follow the same mechanical structure and process flow.
Evaluation Criteria
Below is a list of the criteria that the companies will be evaluated on and their respective weighting.
Factor 1: Technical (20%)
- Subfactor A: Proposed System Design and Equipment Design Specifications and Performance Specifications
- Subfactor B: Proposed Installation/Commissioning Efficiency
- Subfactor C: Proposed Quality and Reliability of System, Equipment, Products, and Components
- Subfactor D: Proposed Quality of Product
Factor 2: Corporate Capabilities (15%)
- Subfactor A: Project Management
- Subfactor B: Staffing and Team Members
- Subfactor C: Facilities and Resources
- Subfactor D: If Applicable Ability to Support Installations in Non-U.S. Jurisdictions in Spain and Brazil
Factor 3: Project Schedule & Timeline (15%)
Factor 4: Corporate Experience (15%)
- Subfactor A: Experience with Projects of Similar Size, Scope, and Complexity
- Subfactor B: Experience with DOE-Funded Projects
Factor 5: Proposed Exceptions to Contract Terms (5%)
Factor 6: Preference for Goods, Products, or Materials Produced in the United States (10%)
Factor 7: Price (20%)
Click here to use the Evaluation Survey
Once potential bidders submit the survey, Cummins will review your responses and contact potential bidders with the next steps, including whether you qualify to bid and any further instructions or deadlines.
If there are any questions or concerns, please reach out using the Contact Us form at the top of this page. (Please include "New Battery, Cell Stack to Pack Assembly" in the description field.)
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