J061--Building 15 Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) replacement service Equivalent to APC Symmetra PX 80 kVA for VA Wilmington

The solicitation 36C24426Q0248 seeks a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business to replace the existing Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) system in Building 15 at the Wilmington VA Medical Center with a new system equivalent to the APC Symmetra PX 80 kVA. The project requires complete removal and disposal of the current UPS and batteries, followed by the furnishing, installation, commissioning, load testing, and start-up support of the new system, including all necessary electrical connections and documentation. The system must be integrated into the IT network and verified to properly interface with the facility’s generator for seamless power transition. The contract is issued as a Combined solicitation under a total SDVOSB set-aside, with eligibility restricted to certified entities registered in the VetCert database and possessing a valid SAM Unique Entity Identifier. Quoters must submit a signed SF 1449, complete VAAR 852.219-75 for services, and comply with all submission instructions, including email-only delivery to the designated Contract Specialist by the revised deadline. Award will follow the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable methodology, with compliance with submission requirements serving as a mandatory pass/fail gate. The contract includes provisions for a 6-month total service extension under the Option to Extend Services clause, electronic invoicing through the Tungsten e-Invoice Network, and payment via Electronic Funds Transfer to the Austin Payment Center. All contractor personnel must undergo background investigations consistent with VA Directive/Handbook 0710, hold appropriate PIV credentials issued by the government, and prominently display them while on site. Subcontracting is subject to strict limitations requiring certification and potential verification through invoices and subcontract records. The contract also incorporates multiple FAR and VAAR deviations addressing cybersecurity, DEI discrimination, whistleblower protections, personal identity verification, and prohibition of internal confidentiality agreements that restrict employee rights.