J--GHSC-NEIC BRAND NAME LIEBERT UPS REPLACEMENT

The U.S. Geological Survey, through the Department of the Interior, has issued Request for Quote 140G0226Q0174 for the replacement of an Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) system at the Geologic Hazards Science Center in Golden, Colorado. This firm-fixed-price requirement is a small business set-aside and seeks the removal of an existing unit and the installation of a brand-name Vertiv Liebert APM2 single-module 50 kVA 3-phase UPS system, along with a modular external battery cabinet and associated start-up and warranty services. The project is critical for maintaining redundancy and continuity for mission-critical real-time seismic processing systems. The delivery schedule has been extended to February 2027, and the final deadline for quote submission is September 18, 2026, at 1700 EDT. The award will be made to the lowest priced, technically acceptable offeror. To meet technical acceptability, vendors must provide technical brochures or specifications proving the equipment meets all minimum characteristics, including UL and cUL listing to UL Standard 1778 3rd Edition, transformer-free architecture, and a 65kAIC rating. All products must be authentic, manufacturer-certified, and delivered in original, intact packaging; the government will not accept gray market, counterfeit, or resale items. Contract administration includes electronic invoicing through the Treasury's Invoice Processing Platform, and the contractor must comply with various federal regulations regarding domestic preferences, labor standards, and personal identity verification.