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RFI Luke AFB Det 9 Victron MultiPlus 2000VA inverter/charger units

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F2UT506114A006Federal

Submission Closed05/26/2026, 05:00:00 PM UTC

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The 56th Contracting Squadron at Luke Air Force Base is conducting market research through a Request for Information (RFI) to assess the availability of Victron MultiPlus 2000VA inverter/charger units with part number PMP122200102, intended for use at the base in Arizona. This RFI, issued under FAR Part 10, is purely for planning and does not obligate the government to award a contract or pay for any proposal preparation costs. Interested vendors are requested to provide detailed information including their company name, address, phone number, CAGE code, and small business status, with specific emphasis on certifications under SBA programs such as 8(a), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, or HubZone, as the anticipated procurement is set aside entirely for small businesses. Respondents must also estimate the number of calendar days required to respond to a future RFP, the time needed from award to full operational transition, and a rough order of magnitude (ROM) price per unit, while offering feedback to help improve the requirement. All responses must be submitted electronically via email to Rachel Tilley by 1:00 PM Eastern Time on Tuesday, 26 May 2024, with the government reserving the right to post questions and responses publicly without disclosing the respondent’s identity. The technical baseline is defined by a draft Salient Characteristics document referencing the device’s 2000VA continuous output, 80A charging capacity, UPS functionality, PowerAssist technology, and compatibility with parallel or three-phase configurations, though no formal MIL-STD or inspection criteria are specified. The solicitation number is F2UT506114A006, and no pricing, delivery schedules, packaging requirements, or contract clause details are included because this document serves solely as a pre-solicitation tool to determine market interest, vendor capabilities, and the viability of a small business set-aside.

General Info

DoD seeks small businesses for Victron MultiPlus 2000VA inverter RFI, responses due May 26, 2026.

Agency

Department Of Defense → FA4887 56 Cons Cc

NAICS

335910 - Battery Manufacturing

Place of Performance

Luke Air Force Base, AZ, 85309, USA

Set-Aside

SBA

Documents

Salient+Characteristics+Victron+MultiPlus+2000VA+inverter-charger.docx

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PhaseClosed

PostedMay 11

Sources Sought

Response DeadlineMay 26

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Submission Closed

05/26/2026, 05:00:00 PM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Defense → FA4887 56 Cons Cc

Contacts1 person available

OfficeLUKE AFB, AZ, 85309-1217, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → FA4887 56 Cons Cc

Office AddressLUKE AFB, AZ, 85309-1217, USA

Contacts

Rachel Tilley

contact@example.gov

Full Description

MEMORANDUM FOR POTENTIAL OFFERORS

FROM: 56 CONS/PKA
SUBJECT: Request for Information (RFI) for DET 9 Victron MultiPlus 2000VA inverter/charger units. (PN: PMP122200102)

1. This is a RFI notice only. This RFI is issued for the purpose of market research in accordance with FAR Part 10.

The 56th Contracting Squadron is seeking market information from qualified, experienced and interested vendors who can supply the items and perform services outlined below and in the attached draft Salient Characteristics for for DET 9 Victron MultiPlus 2000VA inverter/charger units. (PN: PMP122200102)

2. Request interested firms respond to the following:

Identify your firm’s information (name, address, phone number, CAGE code).
Identify if your company is a large or small business. If applicable, identify what small business program(s) (i.e. SBA Certified 8(a), Service Disabled Veteran Owned, HubZone, etc.) your company is certified as.
Identify the appropriate amount of calendar days required to respond to a RFP.
What is the timeframe needed from time of award to transition and begin new service.
What is the ROM for each unit?
Any other comments, feedback or response on how to improve this requirement is highly encouraged.
The Government wants to ensure transparency of this process and ensure interested firms are provided the same information. If your firm has a question regarding this RFI, can the Government post your firm’s questions, along with the Government’s response, in FedBizOpps, GSA, etc. (your firm’s name will not be disclosed to the public)?

3. Only electronic responses will be accepted. Please send responses via email to the primary point of contact, Rachel Tilley, at contact@example.gov, no later than Tuesday, 26 May 2024, 1:00 PM Eastern Time. Earlier submission is highly encouraged.

4. This RFI notice is issued for planning purposes only. Responses to this notice will assist the Government in identifying potential sources and determining if a set-aside of the solicitation is appropriate. This notice does not obligate the Government to award a contract, nor does it obligate the Government to pay for any bid/proposal preparation costs.

5. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the Contracting Officer, Rachel Tilley, at contact@example.gov.