UPS POWERWARE MAINTENANCE RENEWAL

Synopsis: The IRS, Office of Information Technology Acquisition, Tier 2/3 Support Branch, intends to negotiate a Sole Source Firm-Fixed Price Purchase Order for the furnishing of the Powerware 9390 UPS unit for the base period 4/15/2017 - 4/14/2018. DESCRIPTION SERVICE/SUPPORT Eaton 9390-40-80, VRLA Sealed, 40 Flex: 8 Hr Rsp, 7x24 Cvg Only (FL87NXXX-0080) After Hours (7x24) w/ Parts&Labor 8 HR Response Time 1x per term: UPS Preventive Maintenance, After Hours (7x24) (0005NXXX-0080) 1x per term: Sealed Battery Preventive Maintenance, Any Time (0005NSXX040) EOSL Status Active EATON CORPORATION is proprietary to the vendor. This requisition is for Powerware 9390 UPS unit. This is not a solicitation for proposals or an invitation for bids. NO SOLICITATION DOCMENT IS AVAILABLE. All interested sources must respond in writing with clear and convincing evidence to support their ability to provide this renewal subscription. This is a Notice of Intent to Award using other than full and open competition and should not be considered a request for competitive proposals. A request for more information or a copy of the solicitation will not be considered a response. No telephone inquiries will be accepted. Any responses received as a result of this notice, shall be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive requirement. Responses will NOT be considered as either proposals or bids. A determination by the Government is not to open this requirement to competition, based upon any written response to this notice, is solely within the Governments' discretion. The Government does not anticipate receiving responses to this notice of a non-competitive action. If parties choose to respond, any cost associated with preparation and submission of data or any other cost incurred in response to this announcement are the sole responsibility of the respondent and will not be reimbursed by the Government. The point of contact for this purchase is listed below. Any other interested organization must submit a written statement of their capabilities and qualifications to fulfill this requirement to the identified point of contact as soon as possible, but no later than 9:00 Eastern Time on Friday, March 24,2017. E-mailed statements are acceptable, but the senders bear full responsibility to ensure complete transmission and timely receipt. All inquiries and concerns must be addressed in writing to Lisa.l.Danna@irs.gov. Vendors must include evidence of their bona fide capability to provide this license. Any such statement of capabilities and qualifications received by the deadline will be evaluated.