3. The 55th Contracting Squadron at Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska, seeks potential sources to perform Preventative Maintenance, Repair, Parts and Batteries on the Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) systems at Offutt AFB NE.

SOURCES SOUGHT ANNOUNCEMENT FOR UNINTERRUPTIBLE POWER SUPPLY (UPS) SYSTEMS MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR CONTRACT A. INTRODUCTION 1. This is a Sources Sought synopsis being conducted pursuant to FAR Part 10, Market Research. This is for planning purposes only and there is no solicitation available at this time. 2. This is an initial step in the planning process for the uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems. An UPS system is comprised of modules, synchronization modules, static transfer switches, batteries, and battery breakers. 3. The 55th Contracting Squadron at Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska, seeks potential sources to perform Preventative Maintenance, Repair, Parts and Batteries on the Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) systems at Offutt AFB NE. 4. The North American Industrial Classification Systems (NAICS) is 335999, Other Miscellaneous Electrical Equipment and Component Manufacturing, which has a small business size standard of 500. This is a 100% small bussiness set aside requirement. B. REQUIREMENTS 1. Objective: The Contractor shall provide all parts, tools, software, manuals, and labor required to maintain and repair facility UPS systems within various buildings on Offutt AFB and at a remote site in Elkhorn, NE. An UPS system is comprised of modules, synchronization modules, static transfer switches, batteries, and battery breakers. The Government reserves the right to not fund maintenance on individual UPS systems. UPS systems will be acquired and retired during the contract period. 2. Modules: The Government currently has 50 modules that require maintenance and support (24-GTLE, 9-Liebert NX & NXL and 17-Powerware 9315, 9390, and 9395 Modules) located at 21 locations on Offutt AFB NE. and Elkhorn NE. 3. Period of Performance: It is anticipated that the contract period will be a base period of one year (1 Oct 2016 thru 30 Sep 2017) and four one-year option periods plus a six-month extension of services. C. INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTIONS: 1. All businesses capable of providing these services are invited to respond. Any information provided to the government as a result of this sources sought synopsis is voluntary and the Government will not pay for any information submitted. Respondents are requested to submit capability packages electronically, as described below. i. Capability packages shall be one electronic copy. Capability package files should be in MS Office format (Word, Excel or PowerPoint) or Adobe pdf format, and should not exceed 5 MB on one email, to pass through the Offutt LAN. All packages should contain UNCLASSIFIED material only. ii. Capability packages should not exceed 10 pages, each single side counting one page, 8.5 x 11 inch, with one-inch margins, and font no smaller than 10 point Times New Roman. Capability packages must be received no later than 2:00 pm (Central) on June 5, 2015. iii. Capability package responses shall be sent via email to sharon.boren@us.af.mil and theresa.bryant@us.af.mil 2. Respondents must include the following information within their statement of capability packages: i. Company Information: Your company's name, address, a point of contact with e-mail address and telephone number, Federal Cage Code, Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS), business size, and security clearance level. Your company must be registered in System for Award Management (SAM). To register, go to https://www.sam.gov. ii. Small Business: Small business respondents to this announcement should indicate whether the respondent is a small business, 8(a) concern, veteran-owned small business, service-disabled veteran-owned small business, HUB Zone small business, small disadvantaged business, women-owned small business, or historically black college or university (HBCU) or minority institution (MI) (as defined by the clause at FAR 52.226-2). D. CAPABILITY PACKAGE AND EVALUATION: The Government will identify competitive firms by evaluating the capabilities packages using the following evaluation criteria. Potential offers should be specific in referring to capabilities in the technical areas stated below. The following is considered mandatory in meeting the requirements of UPS Maintenance & Repair contract: 1. Provide data supporting your experience of UPS maintain and repair for the past 5 years. 2. Demonstrate your ability to provide qualified UPS technician support that can respond to Offutt AFB, Nebraska requirements within four hours of notification. 3. Demonstrate your ability to repair UPS systems in 30-3,000 kVA range. 4. Demonstrate your ability to obtain support from UPS manufacturers Emerson (Liebert) and Enersys (Powerware). E. GOVERNMENT RESPONSIBILITY: This Sources Sought Notice is for commercial services IAW FAR Part 12. This sources sought should not be construed as a commitment by the Government for any purpose, nor does it restrict the Government to an ultimate acquisition approach. Any information submitted by respondents to this sources sought is strictly voluntary and any offer submitted by such a firm will be evaluated without prejudice. Questions on this synopsis shall be submitted via email to only the contract specialist. Discussions will not be conducted telephonically. CONTACT: Sharon Boren, Contract Specialist, sharon.boren@us.af.mil and thrersa.bryant@us.af.mil