B1435 UPS Connections

The contract B1435 UPS Connections is a Small Business Set-Aside solicitation issued by the Department of Defense through FA2835 Aflcmc Hanscom Pzi at Hanscom Air Force Base, Massachusetts, targeting qualified small businesses under NAICS code 238210. The project requires connecting all designated data center equipment in Building 1435 to the primary building Uninterruptible Power Supply, including a full scope of work involving load studies, as-is design assessments, one-line diagrams, installation of UPS output sub-panels, circuit breakers, feeder and branch wiring, conduit, underfloor electrical whips, and comprehensive testing protocols. All work must comply with NEC standards, utilize Eaton 93PM-L-120 platform expertise, and adhere strictly to the Buy American Act, with only one exception permitted for the Energy Management Control System. The contractor must deliver a detailed testing plan validating performance at 25%, 50%, and 75% of design load, demonstrate seamless power transfer between main supply, ATS, UPS, and backup generator, and submit complete as-built documentation. The period of performance is capped at sixteen weeks, with work restricted to Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:15 p.m., unless specifically coordinated with the Contracting Officer. All submittals must be sent electronically via DoD Safe with advance requests for drop links, and proposals must be emailed directly to two designated officials—Kamryn Anderson and Kristin Morrison—with read receipts required, and must not be posted to SAM.gov. The solicitation operates under a Lowest Evaluated Price of Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation method, where proposals must pass a mandatory technical acceptance gate before price is considered; failure to meet any minimum requirement renders the proposal unacceptable. Required documentation includes a specific methodology aligned with the Statement of Work, completion of designated SF1449 blocks, and adherence to strict formatting and clarity standards. Contractors must comply with OSHA and local safety regulations, submit a site-specific safety plan, use appropriate PPE, implement fall protection, control dust and air quality, and coordinate fire safety procedures. Additional obligations include compliance with personal identity verification for personnel, prohibition on requiring internal confidentiality agreements, maintenance of SAM registration, use of WAWF for electronic invoicing and payment, and submission of a contingency plan for essential contractor services during crises. The contract includes mandatory clauses for levies on payments, prohibition on detainee interrogation, safety