J--INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE Contract with Emerson Network Power for a Maintenance Renewal of Liebert Uninterrupted Power Supply (UPS)

The Missouri National Guard is pursuing a sole source contract renewal with Emerson Network Power to maintain its Liebert Uninterrupted Power Supply (UPS) system. This one-year contract focuses on preventative maintenance checks designed to ensure the UPS system's components continue to function properly, thereby guaranteeing uninterrupted power availability during outages from the primary power supplier. The maintenance service is essential for sustaining the reliability of critical equipment dependent on continuous power. This contract, identified by solicitation number W912NS15Q4036 and posted in September 2015, falls under the NAICS code 811212, which pertains to electronic and precision equipment repair and maintenance. The Department of Defense, through its Missouri National Guard office located in Jefferson City, MO, manages this procurement. The sole source nature of the contract implies that Emerson Network Power is uniquely qualified to provide the necessary maintenance services for the specific UPS system installed.