Combination Synopsis-Solicitation for Commercial Purchases_W911QX26QA104.docx

COMBO SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS

1. Class Code: 7H

2. NAICS Code: 334513

3. Subject: American Power Conversion (APC) Symmetra PX40kW N+1 Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) Systems and Turnkey Installation

4. Solicitation Number: W911QX26QA104

5. Set-Aside Code: N/A

6. Response Date: 11:59AM Eastern Standard Time (EST) on 10 August 2026

7. Place of Delivery/Performance:

U.S. Army Research Laboratory 6375 Johnson Road Building 321 Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21005

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(i) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR 12.202(b)(1), as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

INTENT TO SOLICIT ONLY ONE SOURCE

The proposed contract action is for supplies or services for which the Government is soliciting and negotiating with only one source under the authority of 41 USC 1901(e), implemented by FAR Overhaul 12.201-1– Restricting Competition under Simplified Procedures. The name of the company the Government intends to award a contract to is Chesapeake Mission Critical, L.L.C. (CMC) at 6500 Virginia Manor Road, Beltsville, MD 20705. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. However, the Government will consider all proposals received prior to the closing date and time of this solicitation.

(ii) The solicitation number is W911QX26QA104. This acquisition is issued as an request for quotation (RFQ).

(iii) The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO), updated and effective 01 July 2026.

(iv) The associated NAICS code is 334513. The small business size standard is 750 employees.

(v) The following is a list of contract line item number(s) and items, quantities and units of measure, (including option(s), if applicable):

Part 1 : Replacement APC Symmetra PX40 N+1 UPS

· 3 BL Licenses for each UPS

· 45 Disaster Avoidance licenses for 45 each Nutanix hosts

· 6 years maintenance remote installation & training included

Part 2: 2nd B Side APC Symmetra PX40 N+1 UPS

(vi) Description of requirements: The U.S. Army Research Laboratory (ARL) Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO) requires the replacement of end of life (EOL) APC Symmetra PX40kW UPS with a new APC Symmetra PX40kW N+1 UPS plus a second APC Symmetra PX40kW N+1 UPS, including electrical work, rigging, programming, software, Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) certified factory techs for startups, and overall project management.

(vii) Delivery is required on or before sixteen (16) weeks after contract award. Delivery shall be made to U.S. Army Research Laboratory, Building 321, 6375 Johnson Road, Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21005. Acceptance shall be performed at U.S. Army Research Laboratory, Building 321, 6375 Johnson Road, Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21005. The FOB point is DESTINATION.

(viii) The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors – Commercial, applies to this acquisition. The following addenda have been attached to this provision: None.

(ix) The provision at FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation - Commercial Items is applicable to this acquisition. The specific evaluation criteria to be included in paragraph (a) of that provision are as follows: See the “Adelphi Special Instructions and Information_W911QX26QA104” document attached to this solicitation.

(x) The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The following addenda have been attached to this clause: See the “Adelphi Special Instructions and Information_W911QX26QA104” document attached to this solicitation.

(xi) The following additional contract requirement(s) or terms and conditions apply (full text of all FAR/DFARS clauses that contain fill-in information, as well as Special Instructions and Information found in the attached Adelphi Special Instructions and Information document): See the “Provisions and Clauses Full-Text Attachment_W911QX26QA104” document attached to this solicitation.

(xii) This acquisition is rated under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) as: N/A

(xii) The following notes apply to this announcement: In accordance with FAR 32.003, contract financing cannot not be provided for this acquisition.

(xiv) Offers are due on 10 August 2026, by 11:59AM Eastern Standard Time (EST), via email to Stephen.c.oliver7.civ@army.mil

(xv) For information regarding this solicitation, please contact Stephen Oliver at Stephen.c.oliver7.civ@army.mil

Contracting Officer:

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