APC SMART-UPS 1500VA OR EQUAL

The contract requires the procurement of 54 rack-mounted uninterruptible power supplies (UPS) of the APC Smart-UPS 1500VA LCD RM 2U 230V-Y022 model or an equal alternative to support the annual replacement of obsolete and discontinued units at Naval Computer and Telecommunications Station (NCTS) Sicily. These systems are critical to maintaining operational readiness for mission-essential network infrastructure, including routers, switches, and other network gear, in preparation for the 2026 ONE-NET Network Device Refresh. Each UPS unit must have a 1500VA output capacity, 1000W power rating, 2U form factor, black color, sealed lead-acid battery technology, and support for 120V/230V input with a 240V output. The systems must feature RJ-45 and USB interfaces, C13 AC outlets, a maximum hold time of 2ms, and deliver a sine wave output with a typical backup time of 25.8 minutes at half load. All units must be delivered before 30 June 2026 under FOB Destination terms, with final delivery and acceptance occurring at the designated government facility in Naval Station Sigonella, Italy. Compliance with MIL-STD-130 and MIL-STD-129 is mandatory, requiring each unit to be uniquely identified with a Data Matrix symbology containing a globally unique item identifier, enterprise identifier, and serial number, and all packaging and shipping containers must be properly labeled in compliance with these standards. The contract is awarded on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) basis, meaning technical acceptability is a pass-fail threshold and the lowest priced offer meeting all requirements will be selected. All items must include shipping costs as a separate line item, and payment will be processed exclusively through the Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF) system using designated DoDAAC codes N50082 and N68893. The requirement incorporates numerous FAR and DFARS clauses, including Buy American, Trade Agreements, Labor Standards, Ozone-Depleting Substances, Cybersecurity Controls, and restrictions on foreign entities, ensuring compliance with federal procurement regulations, ethical standards, and supply chain security mandates. Offerors must submit proposals via email no later than 1300 local time on 11 May 2026, with submissions not exceeding 1