Synopsis for UPS Warranty Service/Maintenance

This acquisition is to provide services for ongoing support for Preventative Maintenance Inspections (PMI) and Maintenance Service Contract for UPS from Liebert Services, Inc. a division of Emerson Network Power. All the equipment in place is Emerson equipment and replacement parts are only sold by Emerson Network Power, Liebert Services, Inc. Emerson Network Power, Liebert Services, Inc. has proprietary and licensing rights to the software and has not released the data for third party usage. The contractor must be Emerson Network Power, Liebert Services, Inc. trained and certified. Emerson Network Power, Liebert Services, Inc. does not authorize or certify any third-party providers in the United States, nor do they have access to the required support software and licensees for maintenance or diagnostic issues. For our region, ACF Associates out of Plano, TX is our contract to Emerson Network Power, Liebert Services, Inc. Service must include preventive maintenance, inspections, calibrations, software upgrades, FDA recall or alert notifications and repairs to include part costs required to correct equipment malfunctions throughout the period of the contract. Additionally, Contractor must provide in writing the schedule for routine maintenance and service on all covered equipment. Contractor will also provide a 24 hour on-call emergency troubleshooting/repair hotline, with on-site repair technicians dispatched within one business day of contact. Services include reagents, supplies, and consumables for which the contractor will utilize for on-site support at Barksdale AFB. Period of Performance is 12 months with four (4) twelve-month option periods. Solicitation was issued sole source to Emerson Network Power, Liebert Services, Inc. Authority: 10 USC 2304(c)(1), Justification: Only One or a Limited Number of Responsible Sources and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements, as implemented by FAR 6.302-1(a)(2)(ii) in accordance with FAR 6.303 and 6.304. The primary justification purpose for FAR 6.302-1(a)(2)(ii) is reagents are provided solely via the manufacturer and contract agreement includes service and repair as part of the reagent purchase. This is a notice of intent, not a request for quotes. A determination not to compete the proposed procurement based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.