Modular Three-Phase Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) System, 100 kVA/kW, 480V, Integrated Breakers and Monitoring

UT-Battelle, LLC, acting as the Management and Operations Contractor for the Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), has issued a Request for Quotation (PR506995) for a Modular Three-Phase Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) System to support a Department of Energy funded project. The solicitation seeks a Firm Fixed Price contract for a 100kVA/kW, 480V system featuring integrated breakers and monitoring capabilities, specifically identifying the Vertiv Liebert APM2 or a domestic equivalent as the required standard. Technical specifications include an N+1 power module configuration, an interrupting rating of 65kA, and specific monitoring cards for SNMP, Modbus, and BACnet. Proposals must be submitted by October 2, 2026, and the award will be determined based on the lowest priced, technically acceptable proposal. The procurement is subject to various federal and prime contract requirements, including significant flowdown clauses from the Department of Energy and the Federal Acquisition Regulation. Key compliance areas include the Buy American Act, export control laws, and cybersecurity standards aligned with NIST configurations. Offerors are required to submit an abbreviated Representations and Certifications form, providing their Unique Entity ID and business size status, while also acknowledging potential liability under the False Claims Act for misrepresentations. The contract includes strict terms regarding inspection and acceptance under the Uniform Commercial Code, requirements for maintaining insurance, and prohibitions on certain telecommunications and software from covered entities. Offerors must also provide a proposed delivery schedule and a formal statement of any exceptions to the terms and conditions.