1333ND26QNB630441.pdf

This is a Solicitation/Contract/Order for Commercial Items (SF 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 procurement is a 100% small business set-aside with NAICS code 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing) and a small business size standard of 1,000 employees. The solicitation number is 1333ND26QNB630441, issued on September 16, 2026, with an offer due date of September 16, 2026 at 1:00 PM ET. The method of solicitation is RFQ (Request for Quote), and delivery must occur within 90 days of award. The business is eligible under the Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) Program. Questions should be directed to erik.frycklund@nist.gov.

Technical requirements specify two wall-mounted UPS systems capable of providing minimum 12-hour runtime for each freezer, with specifications including 120V, 20A input; 4.0 kW output surge wattage; minimum 9.5 kWh battery capacity; digital LCD screen; power outage alert; audible low battery alarm; remote battery monitor; 2-year warranty; and 4-year pro-rated battery warranty. Installation must be completed in Building 227, Rooms A140 and A312 at NIST Gaithersburg, MD, including uncrating, setup, demonstration, and removal of trash. Training for up to five NIST personnel must be provided within 10 days of delivery during normal business hours (8:30 AM–5:00 PM ET, Monday–Friday). The contractor must submit firm-fixed price quotations, documentation demonstrating technical acceptability against minimum specifications, an active SAM.Gov registration, product manufacturer location (domestic or foreign with country of origin), and completed applicable solicitation provisions. Pricing should be provided per the requirements document (CLIN 0001). Payment terms follow the Prompt Payment Act with invoices submitted electronically to INVOICE@NIST.GOV. Standard commercial terms and conditions apply, including FAR 52.212-4 for commercial products and services, with Government terms taking precedence in case of conflicts.