1_UPS Market Survey_10.10.2025_C.pdf

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SOURCES SOUGHT/REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI)/MARKET SURVEY

I. CONTRACT OPPORTUNITY

+ Name: FAA Market Survey /Request for Information / Capability Assessment: Procurement of

Uninterruptible Power System (UPS) III and Life Cycle Support + Notice ID: 6973GH-25-RFI-UPSIII + Related Notice:

+ Department/Ind. Agency: TRANSPORTATION, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION + Sub-tier: FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION (FAA) + Office: 6973GH FRANCHISE ACQUISITION SVCS

II. GENERAL INFORMATION

+ Contract Opportunity Type: Sources Sought (Original)/Market Survey + Original Published Date: This field updates when published.

+ Original Response Date: 3 weeks after posting.

+ Original Inactive Date: [Pick either automatic or select a date] + Initiative: An initiative does not apply.

+ Allow Vendors to Add/remove from Interested Vendors List: No.

+ Allow Vendors to View Interested Vendors List: No.

III. CLASSIFICATION

+ Original Set Aside: At this time, no set-aside applies.

+ Product Service Code: 6150 - Miscellaneous Electric Power and Distribution Equipment + NAICS Code: 335999 - All Other Miscellaneous Electrical Equipment and Component Manufacturing + Place of Performance: CONUS and OCONUS

IV. DESCRIPTION

1. INTRODUCTION

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)'s Air Traffic Organization (ATO), Power Services Group (PSG) is conducting a Market Survey to ascertain current market conditions and vendor capabilities for a follow-on requirement to furnish static Uninterruptible Power Supply units and system components, logistics and training supporting critical National Air Space (NAS) electronic systems and facilities outlined in the attached Draft Statement of Work (SOW) and Draft Specification.

2. BACKGROUND

The FAA’s PSG has a follow-on requirement for the acquisition, and life cycle in-service support for Commercial Off-the-Shelf/Non-Developmental Items (COTS/NDI) of the Uninterruptible Power Systems (UPS) and associated equipment. The equipment includes static Uninterruptible Power Supplies (10kVA to 550kVA) with all filters, dual inputs, static bypass, inverters/converters, and any other subcomponents needed to make a complete operating unit. The battery system includes Valve Regulated Lead Acid (VRLA), Vented Lead Acid (VLA) and Lithium-ion battery systems.

The system includes cabinet/rack, batteries, interconnecting cables, a built-in disconnect, and all necessary hardware to complete the battery unit. A Draft SOW and Draft specification are attached to this market survey outlining requirements with significantly more detail. Vendors are strongly encouraged to review the attachments for the best understanding of the FAA's requirements. The requirement is anticipated to be a ten (10) year Indefinite

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Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) type contract, consisting of a two (2) year base period and four (4), two (2) year option periods. The anticipated period of performance is subject to change at the FAA’s discretion.

3. CAPABILITY STATEMENT:

In order to make the best determination, the FAA requires interested vendors to fill out

1. Appendix A, Capability Form

2. Appendix B, Draft Section B

4. NORTH AMERICAN INDUSTRY CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM (NAICS) CODE

The Principal North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) size standard code for this requirement is 335999, with a size standard of 600 employees. If you believe that another NAICS code is more appropriate to the work specified in this market survey, include supporting justification with your alternate NAICS code. Suggestion of an alternate NAICS code does not require that the work be set aside or solicited under that alternative code.

5. NATURE OF COMPETITION

This Market Survey is conducted, in part, i to determine whether adequate competition exists to set aside the competition among qualified small businesses, as certified by the Small Business Administration (SBA), that meet the applicable size standards for this procurement as specified above. With that said, this Market Survey is intended to seek information from interested vendors of all sizes and types. The acquisition strategy and the nature of this procurement has yet to be determined. The FAA may decide to do an unrestricted competition or a full or partial set-aside.

6. GENERAL

In accordance with FAA Acquisition Management System (AMS) Policy 3.2.1.2.1 Market Analysis - this announcement is to conduct a Market Survey for the purpose of soliciting statements of interest and capabilities from potential vendors.

This Market Survey announcement is not a Request for Proposal (RFP) of any kind. This survey is for informational and planning purposes only. No solicitation exists currently; the FAA is not seeking or accepting unsolicited proposals.

This notice should not be construed as a commitment of any type by the Government to take or not to take any action.

Since this is a Market Survey, no evaluation letters or results will be issued to respondents. The Government will not reimburse any costs incurred by vendors in responding to this notice. The responses to this Market Survey will be used for information purposes only and will not be released, except as required under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA);

proprietary information that is appropriately marked will be protected in accordance with the FOIA. Responses will not be returned. This announcement does not guarantee that a solicitation or procurement of any kind will be issued, and this announcement will not be construed as a commitment by the Government to enter into a contract. If a solicitation is issued, it will be announced on the https://sam.gov website. It is the prospective Offeror's responsibility to monitor this site for the release of any such solicitation.

7. QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS

Submit any questions or comments, which must be limited to aspects of this announcement that affect the preparation of the Market Survey, by email to joseph.w.stewart@faa.gov no later than 2:00PM CST on April 25, 2026.

mailto:joseph.w.stewart@faa.gov

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8. SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS FOR MARKET SURVEY

Please include the following in your response to this Market Survey:

A. Capability Statement Form (See Appendix A), not to exceed thirty (30) pages, with 12-point Times New Roman font);

B. Appendix B, Draft Section B, no Page Limit;

C. Name and Address of Company, Point of Contact (name, title, telephone number, and email address);

D. Number of years in business;

E. Large or Small Business Designation and Business size status: i.e. 8(a) Certified, Large Business, Small Business, SDB, SDVOSB, etc;

F. Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) code; and G. Unique Entity ID

9. SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS

Email your response to Joseph Stewart, joseph.w.stewart@faa.gov, no later than 2:00PM CST on May 26, 2026.

Responses received after this deadline will not be considered. The electronic submission should be in either Microsoft Word format or Portable Document Format (PDF). Respondents are encouraged to review the Draft SOW, Draft Section B and Draft Specification. This Market Survey and attachments are available at https://sam.gov.

V. ATTACHMENTS/LINKS

A. Appendix A, Capability Form B. Appendix B, Draft Section B C. Draft Statement of Work (SOW) D. Draft J.01 Uninterruptible Power Supply Equipment Specification E. Draft J.01A Sync System Specification F. Draft J.01B SCADA Specification G. Draft J.01C Maintenance Bypass Configuration and Wiring Diagram H. Draft J.02 Cybersecurity SOW

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VI. CONTACT INFORMATION

+ Contracting Office Address: AAQ-700, MULTI-PURPOSE BLDG (MPB) 6500 S MACARTHUR BLVD

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK 73125

USA

+ Primary Point of Contact: Joseph Stewart + Secondary Point of Contact: TBD

VII. HISTORY: Updated automatically mailto:joseph.w.stewart@faa.gov https://sam.gov/ https://fast.faa.gov/