UPS APC BATTERY REPLACEMENT

The Department of National Defence, on behalf of Defence Research and Development Canada, is seeking a contractor to perform a comprehensive battery replacement service for an APC Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) system at the DRDC Ottawa Research Centre. The scope includes the supply, installation, configuration, and testing of eight new SYBT4 battery modules for the specific APC model STCF40KF (Serial No. PD0810360116), along with the safe, environmentally compliant removal and disposal of the existing batteries using the WMBRS8-MB-T4 Modular Battery Replacement Service. Only original equipment manufacturer components are acceptable; no substitutes or equivalents will be permitted due to critical system compatibility and operational integrity requirements. All work must be completed on-site at Building 29, 3701 Carling Avenue, Ottawa, Ontario, within a three-month period following contract award. The solicitation, designated W6369-27-X001/A, is a sole-source procurement under the Canadian Content Policy, restricting eligibility to suppliers offering Canadian goods and services. A SECRET-level security clearance is mandatory for all personnel accessing the facility, and the contractor must demonstrate corporate-level facility security compliance. The contract is not subject to international trade agreements or Indigenous business set-asides, nor does it include option periods or modifications. Proposals must be submitted by the deadline of August 6, 2026, directly via email to the Contracting Authority, Samer Fattouch. There is no public posting of the solicitation or structured pricing table; bidders are expected to propose their own pricing without specification of unit costs or extended amounts. No formal evaluation factors, weights, or award basis have been disclosed, and no detailed packaging, labeling, invoicing, or accounting data is provided. The successful offeror must ensure seamless UPS system operation post-installation, with final acceptance conducted by the Government at the worksite based on verified performance and compliance with all security and environmental requirements.