REQUEST FOR INFORMATION V2 FPS 10.15.2026.docx

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION / SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE

Freedom Power Systems, Inc. Parts Notice Type: Request for Information / Sources Sought Agency: General Services Administration Office: GSA AAS Contracting Office (QFABEA) NAICS Code: 335999

PSC/FSC: 5999

Response Due Date: October 28, 2026 at 5:00 PM EST Point of Contact: Gary Carson, Contracting Officer, gary.carson@gsa.gov

1. Purpose The General Services Administration is conducting market research to identify responsible sources capable of supplying specific parts manufactured by Freedom Power Systems, Inc., or providing brand-name-or-equal / brand-name-or-better alternatives.

This Request for Information / Sources Sought Notice is issued solely for market research and planning purposes. It does not constitute a solicitation, request for quotation, invitation for bid, or request for proposal. Responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract.

The Government will not reimburse respondents for any costs incurred in preparing or submitting information in response to this notice.

2. Requirement Overview The Government is seeking information from vendors capable of supplying the following Freedom Power Systems, Inc. part numbers, or acceptable equal/better alternatives that meet or exceed the Government’s technical, functional, compatibility, quality, warranty, and performance requirements.

The Government is interested in identifying vendors that can provide the above items as genuine OEM parts, authorized distributor or reseller items, or commercially available equal/better alternatives.

For any proposed equivalent or better item, respondents shall provide sufficient technical documentation to allow the Government to evaluate whether the proposed item meets or exceeds the salient characteristics, compatibility requirements, performance requirements, quality standards, warranty requirements, and intended use of the identified Freedom Power Systems, Inc. part number.

The Government is particularly interested in identifying whether these items are available from small business concerns, authorized distributors, resellers, or other responsible vendors.

3. Small Business Market Research The Government encourages responses from all interested parties, including small business concerns. Responses from small businesses will assist the Government in determining whether this requirement may be suitable for a small business set-aside or other small business acquisition strategy.

Small business respondents are requested to identify their socioeconomic status, if applicable, including but not limited to:

· Small Business;

· Small Disadvantaged Business;

· 8(a) Program Participant;

· HUBZone Small Business;

· Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business;

· Veteran-Owned Small Business;

· Women-Owned Small Business; and/or

· Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business.

Small business respondents should also indicate whether they are able to perform as a prime contractor for this requirement, including their ability to:

1. Supply the required Freedom Power Systems, Inc. part numbers or acceptable equal/better alternatives;

2. Meet anticipated delivery or lead-time requirements;

3. Provide documentation supporting OEM, authorized distributor, reseller, or supplier status, if applicable;

4. Provide warranty, quality assurance, and traceability documentation;

5. Comply with applicable Federal acquisition requirements; and

6. Perform a meaningful portion of the work if the requirement is set aside for small business.

The Government welcomes input from small businesses regarding potential acquisition strategies, contract vehicles, ordering procedures, delivery timelines, supply chain considerations, and any barriers that may affect small business participation.

4. Brand Name or Equal / Better Alternatives Although the Government has identified Freedom Power Systems, Inc. part numbers for market research purposes, the Government is willing to consider responses identifying brand-name-or-equal or brand-name-or-better alternatives.

Respondents proposing an equivalent or better item shall clearly identify the proposed manufacturer, part number, and item description. The response should include technical information sufficient for the Government to evaluate the proposed alternative, including, as applicable:

· Product data sheets;

· Technical specifications;

· Performance characteristics;

· Compatibility information;

· Form, fit, and function information;

· Warranty terms;

· Quality certifications;

· Country of origin information, if applicable;

· Lead times and availability;

· Identification of any deviations from the listed Freedom Power Systems, Inc. part numbers; and

· Explanation of why the proposed item is equal to or better than the listed brand-name part.

The Government may use information received in response to this notice to determine whether equivalent or better items are available and whether the requirement should be structured as brand-name-only, brand-name-or-equal, full and open competition, small business set-aside, or another appropriate acquisition approach.

5. Requested Information Interested vendors are requested to submit a capability statement addressing the following:

A. Company Information Please provide:

1. Company name;

2. Unique Entity ID;

3. CAGE Code;

4. SAM.gov registration status;

5. Business size under the applicable NAICS code;

6. Socioeconomic status, if applicable;

7. Primary point of contact, including name, title, email address, and telephone number;

8. Company website, if available; and

9. Identification of any existing Government contract vehicles through which the items may be available.

B. Capability to Provide Required Parts or Alternatives Interested vendors shall state whether they can provide:

1. The listed Freedom Power Systems, Inc. part numbers;

2. Authorized OEM parts through the manufacturer or authorized distribution channels;

3. Brand-name-or-equal alternatives; or

4. Brand-name-or-better alternatives.

For each item, vendors should identify whether the proposed supply is:

· Exact OEM part;

· Authorized distributor/reseller item;

· Commercially available equivalent;

· Improved or better-performing alternative; or

· Other proposed solution.

For proposed equivalent or better items, vendors should provide supporting technical documentation and clearly explain how the proposed item meets or exceeds the listed Freedom Power Systems, Inc. part number.

C. OEM, Distributor, or Reseller Status Respondents should identify whether they are:

1. The original equipment manufacturer;

2. An authorized distributor;

3. An authorized reseller;

4. A non-authorized reseller or supplier; or

5. A vendor proposing an equal or better alternative from another manufacturer.

If applicable, respondents should provide documentation or a description of their relationship with Freedom Power Systems, Inc. or the proposed alternative manufacturer.

D. Availability and Lead Time Respondents should provide:

1. Estimated availability of each part;

2. Estimated delivery lead time after receipt of order;

3. Any known minimum order quantities;

4. Any production constraints;

5. Any known supply chain limitations or availability concerns; and

6. Whether expedited delivery may be available.

E. Commerciality and Pricing Information Respondents should provide, to the extent available:

1. Whether the items are sold commercially;

2. Rough order of magnitude pricing;

3. Quantity price break information, if available;

4. Warranty information;

5. Whether the items are available through existing Government contract vehicles, such as:

· GSA Multiple Award Schedule;

· NASA SEWP;

· Other IDIQ, BPA, GWAC, or agency-specific vehicles.

F. Technical Documentation For exact OEM parts, respondents may provide product literature, specifications, or other relevant documentation.

For proposed equal or better alternatives, respondents should provide sufficient technical documentation to allow the Government to assess the proposed item, including:

1. Manufacturer name;

2. Proposed part number;

3. Description of the item;

4. Technical specifications;

5. Form, fit, and function comparison;

6. Compatibility information;

7. Performance comparison;

8. Warranty terms;

9. Quality certifications;

10. Any deviations from the identified Freedom Power Systems, Inc. part numbers; and

11. Explanation of why the proposed alternative meets or exceeds the Government’s requirement.

G. Past Performance Respondents should provide a brief description of relevant experience supplying the same or similar OEM parts, electrical components, power systems components, or equivalent items to Federal, state, local, or commercial customers.

Where available and releasable, respondents may provide:

1. Contract numbers;

2. Customer name or agency;

3. Period of performance;

4. Brief description of supplies provided;

5. Dollar value or order magnitude; and

6. Point of contact information, if appropriate.

H. Acquisition Strategy Input The Government welcomes respondent input regarding potential acquisition strategies, including:

1. Whether the requirement is suitable for a small business set-aside;

2. Whether the requirement should be structured as brand-name-only, brand-name-or-equal, or another approach;

3. Recommended NAICS code;

4. Recommended PSC/FSC code;

5. Suggested contract type;

6. Existing contract vehicles that may support the requirement;

7. Delivery considerations;

8. Inspection or acceptance considerations;

9. Warranty or quality assurance considerations; and

10. Any barriers to competition.

6. Small Business Subcontracting Opportunities The Government is seeking information to determine whether small business subcontracting opportunities exist in connection with this requirement.

Respondents, particularly original equipment manufacturers and other-than-small-business concerns, are requested to address the following:

Existing Subcontracting: Does your company currently subcontract any portion of the manufacturing, component sourcing, assembly, testing, packaging, or delivery of these products? If so, identify the types of work performed and whether small businesses participate.

Potential Opportunities: Are there portions of this requirement that could reasonably be subcontracted to small businesses? If so, identify the potential work and estimated dollar value or percentage, if available.

Subcontracting Limitations: If no subcontracting opportunities exist, explain the basis for that determination, including any technical, proprietary, manufacturing, or supply chain restrictions.

Small businesses capable of performing portions of the requirement as subcontractors are also encouraged to respond and identify their capabilities.

Responses will assist the Government in evaluating small business subcontracting opportunities and determining applicable subcontracting plan requirements under FAR Part 19.

7. Submission Instructions Responses shall be submitted electronically to:

Gary Carson Email: gary.carson@gsa.gov Subject Line: RFI Response – Freedom Power Systems, Inc. Parts or Equal – [Company Name] Responses are requested no later than:

October 28, 2026 at 5:00 PM EST.

Submissions should be provided in Microsoft Word or PDF format and should not exceed 3 pages excluding product literature, authorization letters, or other supporting documentation.

Respondents may submit supplemental product literature, specification sheets, authorization letters, or technical comparison documentation as attachments.

7. Proprietary Information Respondents are advised not to submit proprietary information unless it is necessary to respond to this notice. Any proprietary information submitted should be clearly marked.

The Government will handle properly marked proprietary information in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. However, respondents are responsible for clearly identifying any information that they consider proprietary, confidential, or otherwise restricted.

8. Disclaimer This notice is issued for market research purposes only. It is not a solicitation and does not obligate the Government to issue a solicitation, award a contract, or pay for any information submitted in response to this notice.

Responses to this notice will be used to assist the Government in determining the availability of sources, potential acquisition strategies, commercial availability, possible small business participation, and whether any set-aside or other procurement approach may be appropriate.

The Government reserves the right to use information received in response to this notice for acquisition planning purposes.