80NSSC25Q0005 JOFOC Brand Name Redacted.pdf

This document is a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (JOFOC) for NASA's National Center for Critical Information Processing and Storage (NCCIPS). NASA seeks to award a single-award Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) to Vertiv Corporation's Authorized Service Providers for Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) batteries and capacitors replacement at the Stennis Space Center. The estimated contract value is $4,000,000.00, covering batteries, connectors, capacitors, installation, testing, disposal, and related labor for 19 UPS systems. The contract will have a 4-year ordering period and requires using only Vertiv-certified technicians to maintain the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) warranty.

The justification highlights critical requirements including 24/7/365 facility uptime, specialized infrastructure maintenance, and the unique technical expertise needed for battery and capacitor replacement. Market research conducted in June 2024 and May 2025 revealed significant challenges in finding alternative vendors capable of integrating with the Vertiv system. NASA determined that only Vertiv Authorized Service Providers can ensure compatibility, warranty preservation, and minimal operational disruption. The agency posted a Sources Sought notice and plans to issue a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation to streamline the acquisition process, with the potential to consider opening the requirement to broader competition in future procurement cycles.