J--Uninterruptible Power System Maintenance

The 177th Fighter Wing is planning to award a sole source, one-year maintenance and service contract for an Uninterruptible Power System (UPS) to Eaton Corporation, specifically through Core Power, Inc. Eaton is uniquely qualified for this work as it is the exclusive authorized provider for servicing its proprietary 3-phase UPS products, using specialized service software and repair processes that are not licensed or available to third-party providers. Consequently, no other service suppliers are authorized to access Eaton’s proprietary software, repair documents, or materials. The contract will fall under the NAICS code 811213, which pertains to Communication Equipment Repair and Maintenance. This notice is not a solicitation for competitive bids but seeks to gauge interest and gather information from potential respondents by a specified deadline. Any parties interested in this contract must submit supporting literature by 10 a.m. on May 10, 2013, via email, with no telephone responses accepted. The responses received will assist the contracting officer in deciding whether to pursue a competitive procurement process, but the final decision rests entirely with the contracting authority. The contracting office is based in Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey, operating under the Department of Defense.