J059--FY26 Uninterrupted Power Source Maintenance EO and Lyons VAMC (B=OPT4)

The contract solicitation 36C24226Q0800, titled J059--FY26 Uninterrupted Power Source Maintenance EO and Lyons VAMC, is a sources-sought notice issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 2, for preventative maintenance services on Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) systems at two VA Medical Centers: East Orange, New Jersey, and Lyons, New Jersey. The requirement is set aside exclusively for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Concerns and is governed by NAICS code 811310. Work involves semi-annual maintenance visits at East Orange in October and April, and one annual visit at Lyons in July, spanning a base year from August 20, 2026, through August 19, 2027, with four optional one-year extension periods up to August 19, 2032. Contractor personnel must possess a minimum of two years of relevant trade experience and hold a current OSHA 30 Hour Safety Training certification. All maintenance activities must adhere to IEEE Std 450-1995 for lead-acid battery systems and comply with OSHA safety standards, including proper ventilation, temperature control, and safe handling practices. Work hours are restricted to weekdays, from 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM at Lyons and 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM at East Orange, excluding Federal holidays. The contractor is responsible for providing all labor, tools, equipment, and materials required to perform comprehensive preventive maintenance, including voltage and AC ripple measurements using calibrated instruments accurate to two decimal places, temperature monitoring to maintain battery environments between 70–77°F, visual inspections of terminals, connectors, and casings for signs of corrosion or swelling, and torque verification of terminal hardware during annual visits. Documentation is critical: fully completed and signed service reports, incorporating all test data, findings, and recommended repairs, must be submitted electronically and in hard copy to the Contracting Officer’s Representative at each facility upon task completion. Labels on UPS equipment must clearly display model number, serial number, and voltage ratings for identification and verification purposes. While formal contract clauses are not enumerated and no pricing details or contract value are specified, the nature of the requirement suggests an anticipated award under the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable method. No barcoding standards or shipping packaging specifications are required, as the scope focuses solely on in-field