J065--Uninterrupted Power Supply Installation and Services

The Department of Veterans Affairs, through the Network Contracting Office 19 in Greenwood Village, Colorado, is conducting market research for the Uninterrupted Power Supply Installation and Services contract solicitation with number 36C25926Q0593, aimed at identifying qualified sources capable of providing comprehensive UPS maintenance and battery replacement services at the Waco Call Center in Texas. This solicitation is in the Sources Sought phase, meaning it is not a formal Request for Proposal but rather a request for information to assess industry capability, determine small business participation, and inform future procurement strategy. The work scope involves the removal, disposal, and installation of 160 new Valve-Regulated Lead-Acid (VRLA) Absorbed Glass Mat (AGM) batteries for four UPS/UPM units, along with a multi-year preventive maintenance agreement covering quarterly battery checks and semi-annual servicing of battery cabinets and remote panel monitors. The contract structure includes one base year and four option years, with all battery installations required to be completed within 30 days of award and the full maintenance agreement activated within 60 days. All equipment must comply with OEM specifications for voltage, amp-hour capacity, and physical dimensions, and batteries must be UL-listed and meet IEEE 1188 standards with a minimum two-year warranty. Respondents must demonstrate substantial experience, including at least five years servicing large commercial UPS systems of 100 kVA or greater and proven capability to service Eaton and Mitsubishi systems through OEM-authorized status, certified training, or equivalent third-party credentialing. On-site personnel must include a supervisor with OSHA 30-Hour General Industry certification and at least two qualified technicians holding OSHA 10-Hour certification and a journeyman electrician license or equivalent Texas-recognized technical training, all of whom must maintain current General Industry certification. Contractors must adhere to strict staffing, performance, and safety protocols, including 24/7 emergency response with an eight-hour response window, compliance with VA facility security procedures such as background checks and site escorts, and mandatory submission of detailed inspection and maintenance reports in PDF format to the designated Contracting Officer Representative. Participation requires SAM registration, and SDVOSB/VOSB entities must also be registered in the SBA VetCert Registry. The FAR 52.219-14 Limitations on Subcontracting clause applies, restricting service subcontracting to no more than 50 percent of contract value and requiring subcontracts to be