UPS Power Units

This fixed-price contract, solicitation number N6449819Q0008, was awarded by the Department of Defense through the Naval Surface Warfare Center Philadelphia Division for the procurement of Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) units, rectifiers, and battery cabinets. The award was granted to DRS Pivotal Power Inc. on a sole source basis under the authority of Simplified Procedures for Certain Commercial Items and 41 USC 1901 (e)(2). The equipment is specifically designated for US Navy LPD 17 Class hulls, with the sole source justification based on the necessity for technical uniformity, specific bulkhead mounting requirements, and existing certifications for shock, vibration, and electromagnetic interference. The total estimated value of the contract is 6,179,138 dollars, covering a base year and two subsequent option periods. Classified under NAICS code 335999, the acquisition ensures that the critical power systems maintain consistency across the fleet while avoiding the excessive costs and time associated with certifying alternative vendors. The contract was managed by the Office of the Contract Specialist in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.