1333ND26QNB630441.pdf

This is a Solicitation/Contract/Order for Commercial Items (Standard Form 1449) issued by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) for the procurement of two uninterrupted power supply (UPS) systems for ultra-low temperature freezers. The solicitation number is 1333ND26QNB630441, with an offer due date of September 8, 2026, at 1:00 PM ET. This is a 100% small business set-aside under the Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) program, with the NAICS code 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing) and a small business size standard of 1,000 employees.

The procurement requires two freezer UPS systems capable of providing a minimum 12-hour runtime with +/- 30 minutes flexibility depending on load. Each system must include an internal transfer switch, two duplex outlets, digital control LCD screen, two-year warranty, four-year pro-rated battery warranty, no ventilation or exhaust requirements, automatic transfer in less than one second, and audible low battery alarm. The operations and maintenance manual shall be provided in hard copy or electronic format. Delivery is F.O.B. destination to NIST in Gaithersburg, Maryland, within 90 days of award. Installation must occur within 60 days of award in Building 227, Rooms A140 and A312, with two-year warranty coverage for all parts and labor. Training for up to five NIST personnel is required within 10 days of installation, covering normal operation, troubleshooting, and routine maintenance. Award will be based on lowest price, technically acceptable quotation. Quoters must submit firm-fixed pricing, documentation of technical capability, active SAM registration, manufacturer location (domestic or foreign with country of origin noted), and accept all Government terms and conditions or state exceptions with rationale. Questions should be directed to erik.fryclund@nist.gov. Payment will be processed electronically through the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP).