Amendment 1 Questions and Answers.docx

This document is an amendment containing questions and answers related to a federal contract opportunity issued by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) for the replacement of Eaton UPS capacitors.

The key details are:

• The solicitation number is NB184000-24-01396 for "Eaton Uninterruptable Power Supply (UPS) Capacitors".
• This is a brand name only requirement to procure Eaton AC and DC oil-filled capacitors for an existing Eaton UPS model 9395-550-550-CC.
• The work must be performed by an authorized Eaton service engineer with at least two years of experience on Eaton 3-phase UPS equipment.
• The contractor is responsible for removing and replacing four total 9395 AC and DC oil-filled capacitor banks, reconnecting electrical connections, and recalibrating the UPS using Eaton's proprietary service toolkit.
• The work must be performed during off-hours on a Saturday, with 60 days' advance notice to the customer.
• The contract will be awarded to the lowest priced, technically acceptable offeror. Offerors must provide documentation showing they are authorized Eaton service providers.
• Quotations are due by April 15, 2024 at 8:00 am EST.