Solicitation - W911S026QA013.pdf

WOMEN-OWNED SMALL

BUSINESS (WOSB)

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES

1. REQUISITION NUMBER PAGE 1 OF

2. CONTRACT NUMBER 3. AWARD/EFFECTIVE

DATE

4. ORDER NUMBER 5. SOLICITATION NUMBER 6. SOLICITATION ISSUE

DATE

7. FOR SOLICITATION

INFORMATION CALL:

a. NAME b. TELEPHONE NUMBER (No collect 8. OFFER DUE DATE/

LOCAL TIME

9. ISSUED BY

13b. RATING

14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION

CODE

15. DELIVER TO 16. ADMINISTERED BY CODE

18a. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY CODE17a. CONTRACTOR/

OFFEROR

CODE

FACILITY

CODE

CODE

TELEPHONE NUMBER

17b. CHECK IF REMITTANCE IS DIFFERENT AND PUT SUCH ADDRESS IN

OFFER

18b. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN BLOCK 18a UNLESS BLOCK

BELOW IS CHECKED

REQUEST

FOR QUOTE

(RFQ)

INVITATION

FOR BID

(IFB)

REQUEST

FOR

PROPOSAL

(RFP)

SEE ADDENDUM

19.

ITEM NUMBER

20.

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

21.

QUANTITY

22.

UNIT

23.

UNIT PRICE

24.

AMOUNT

(Use Reverse and/or Attach Additional Sheets as Necessary)

25. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA 26. TOTAL AWARD AMOUNT (For Government Use Only)

28. CONTRACTOR IS REQUIRED TO SIGN THIS DOCUMENT AND RETURN

COPIES TO ISSUING OFFICE. CONTRACTOR AGREES TO FURNISH

AND DELIVER ALL ITEMS SET FORTH OR OTHERWISE IDENTIFIED ABOVE AND

ON ANY ADDITIONAL SHEETS SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS

SPECIFIED

29. AWARD OF CONTRACT: REFERENCE OFFER

DATED . . YOUR OFFER ON SOLICITATION

(BLOCK 5), INCLUDING ANY ADDITIONS OR CHANGES WHICH ARE

SET FORTH HEREIN, IS ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS:

30a. SIGNATURE OF OFFEROR/CONTRACTOR

30b. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print) 30c. DATE SIGNED

31a. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (SIGNATURE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER)

31b. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print) 31c. DATE SIGNED

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION

PREVIOUS EDITION IS NOT USABLE

STANDARD FORM 1449 (REV. 11/2021)

Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.212

10. THIS ACQUISITION IS UNRESTRICTED OR

NORTH AMERICAN

INDUSTRY CLASSIFICATION

STANDARD (NAICS):

SIZE STANDARD:

13a. THIS CONTRACT IS A

RATED ORDER UNDER

THE DEFENSE PRIORITIES

AND ALLOCATIONS

SYSTEM - DPAS (15 CFR 700)

SET ASIDE: % FOR:

11. DELIVERY FOR FREE ON

BOARD (FOB) DESTINATION

UNLESS BLOCK IS MARKED

SEE SCHEDULE

12. DISCOUNT TERMS

ARE ARE NOT ATTACHED

ARE ARE NOT ATTACHED

27a. SOLICITATION INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE (FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION) FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-3

AND 52.212-5 ARE ATTACHED. ADDENDA

27b. CONTRACT/PURCHASE ORDER INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-5 IS ATTACHED. ADDENDA

8(A)

ECONOMICALLY

DISADVANTAGED

WOMEN-OWNED SMALL

BUSINESS (EDWOSB)

SERVICE-DISABLED

VETERAN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS

(SDVOSB)

HUBZONE SMALL

BUSINESS

SMALL BUSINESS

NOTE: OFFEROR TO COMPLETE BLOCKS 12, 17, 23, 24, AND 30.

calls)

Created On:

10 Sep 2026, 12:47 PM Central Daylight Time

Section A - Solicitation/Contract Form

FY26 FCC SimLab UPS InstallationInstrument Name:

Product Service Code : N059

W911S026QA013

Section B - Supplies or Services & Prices or Costs

Additional Information/Notes

Item Supplies/Service Quanti ty

Unit Unit Price Amount

0001 Installation and Hardwire Connection of Uninterruptible Power Supply; Bldg 950

Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

Job

Section C - Description/Specifications/Statement of Work

The Contractor is responsible for meeting all of the requirements outlined in the attached Performance Work Statement (PWS) and in the scope of work listed below. The Contractor shall provide all necessary parts, labor, materials, tools, equipment, supervision, and engineering services to disconnect and dispose of old UPS; and hardwire install and connect a customer supplied UPS in Building 950, Fort Eustis, VA. The installed system will provide backup power to critical mods and sims systems in the event of power loss or interruption.

3.1 Pre-Installation

- Site Survey:

o Inspect current wiring, circuit breakers, and power distribution to ensure safe connection of new UPS o Plan for the safe shutdown of the old system, the installation of the new unit, and the logistics of handling and removing old equipment.

o Obtain all required local, state, and federal permits and ensuring all work complies with the Virginia Construction Code, National Electrical Code (NEC) requirements, and relevant DoD instructions.

o Address End-User preferences

3.2 Installation and Connection

- Safety Plan: Adhere to all safety standards and hazard mitigation measures; including lock out /tag out procedures, during all work phases.

- Installation: Perform mechanical assembly and electrical connections, including AC input, output, bypass, and DC connections to the battery banks.

- Mounting: Install rack or tower mounting kits as applicable.

- Electrical Wiring:

o Connect the UPS to the main power supply and to the critical load distribution panel.

o Route AC, DC, and communication cables in separate conduits where required and ensure proper cable management.

o Terminate all cables using appropriate lugs/thimbles, ensuring all connections are tight and secure.

o Install the external bypass switch, if applicable.

- Battery Connection: Install and connect the battery cabinets/modules, ensuring correct polarity and secure inter-cell/inter-tier connections.

- Disposal: Remove and dispose of any existing UPS units, old batteries, and all installation debris, providing written documentation of disposal methods.

- Testing and Commissioning: Perform comprehensive testing of the newly installed system, including load tests, battery discharge and autonomy tests, and verification of all alarms and indicators.

- Documentation and Training: Provide test reports, commissioning certificates, and system documentation to the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR). The Contractor shall also provide basic operational instruction to end-user staff.

- Warranty: Provide a manufacturer's warranty for all new parts and a labor warranty for the installation.

3.3 Testing and Commissioning

- Initial Energization: Power on the system and perform initial start-up procedures.

- Operational Tests:

o Verify input/output voltages, frequency, and load current readings are within manufacturer specifications.

o Test system operation in Normal, Bypass, and Battery Modes, including seamless transfers between modes.

- Final Inspection: Complete a post-installation inspection checklist and ensure all panels and dead fronts are securely installed.

3.4 Documentation and Training

- Reporting: Provide a final commissioning report including test results, measurements, and any observations or recommendations. (End-user acknowledgement of functionality satisfies this requirement)

- Training: Provide basic operation and maintenance training to the Customer's authorized personnel (Only if required by End-user).

3.5 Equipment Details

- APC Smart-UPS 20000 o 208/240 VAC XLT o 20K KWH o External Battery Pack: Model: SURT192RMXLBP//Ser No: 5S2514T76851 o Uninterruptible Power Supply: Model: SURT20KRMXLT//Ser No: AS2514181608 o External Battery Pack: Model: SURT192RMXLBP2//Ser No: 5S2514T76855 o Uninterruptible Power Supply: Model: SURT20KRMXLT//Ser No: AS2514181603

3.6 Checklists and Test Results

- Pre-Functional/Installation Checklists: Completed checklists verifying the physical installation, proper alignment, cleanliness, and correctness of all power and control wiring, including grounding connections.

- Site Condition Report: Documentation of environmental conditions (temperature, humidity, ventilation), power quality at the input, and compliance with installation rules.

- Electrical Measurement Values: Recorded measurements for input and output voltages, current, frequency, battery float voltage, and internal temperatures, under both idle and operational conditions.

- Functional Performance Test Results: Results from operational tests to confirm the system is working as intended, including:

o System start-up and normal operation.

o Transfer between normal, bypass, and battery modes (simulated power outage).

o Battery run-down or discharge test results to verify performance and runtime.

o Alarm and emergency stop function checks.

- Power Quality Report: Output voltage waveforms and load power factor data, especially under full-load conditions.

- Issue/Deficiency Log: A record of any problems or "punch list" items identified during testing and the steps taken to resolve them.

3.7 Handover and Maintenance Documents

- As-Built Drawings: Updated blueprints or schematics showing any modifications made during the installation and commissioning process.

- Operation and Maintenance (O&M) Manuals: Manufacturer's standard manuals for the installed equipment.

- Training Records: Documentation confirming that the customer's personnel have received training on the operation and basic maintenance of the UPS system.

- Warranty Information: Copies of the manufacturer's equipment warranties and the installer's work warranty.

- Final Acceptance Sign-off: Signatures from both the Contractor and the customer (or owner's representative) acknowledging satisfactory installation and commissioning.

*** END OF NARRATIVE 1 ***

Requirements The Contractor is responsible for meeting all of the requirements outlined in the attached Performance Work Statement (PWS). The Contractor shall provide all necessary parts, labor, materials, tools, equipment, supervision, and engineering services to disconnect and dispose of old UPS; and hardwire install and connect a customer supplied UPS in Building 950, Fort Eustis, VA. The installed system will provide backup power to critical mods and sims systems in the event of power loss or interruption.

Section G - Contract Administration Data

DFARS Clauses Incorporated by Reference

Number Title Effective Date

Alternate Deviation

Variation Effective Date

252.201-7000 Contracting Officer's Representative.

1991-12

252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports.

2018-12

DFARS Clauses Incorporated by Full Text

Number Title Effective Date

Alternate Deviation

Variation Effective Date

252.232-7006 Wide Area WorkFlow Payment Instructions.

2023-01

WIDE AREA WORKFLOW PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS (JAN 2023)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause-

"Department of Defense Activity Address Code (DoDAAC)" is a six position code that uniquely identifies a unit, activity, or organization.

"Document type" means the type of payment request or receiving report available for creation in Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF).

"Local processing office (LPO)" is the office responsible for payment certification when payment certification is done external to the entitlement system.

"Payment request" and "receiving report" are defined in the clause at 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports.

(b) Electronic invoicing. The WAWF system provides the method to electronically process vendor payment requests and receiving reports, as authorized by Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports.

(c) WAWF access. To access WAWF, the Contractor shall-

(1) Have a designated electronic business point of contact in the System for Award Management at https://www.sam.gov; and

(2) Be registered to use WAWF at https://wawf.eb.mil/ following the step-by-step procedures for self-registration available at this web site.

(d) WAWF training. The Contractor should follow the training instructions of the WAWF Web- Based Training Course and use the Practice Training Site before submitting payment requests through WAWF. Both can be accessed by selecting the "Web Based Training" link on the WAWF home page at https://wawf.eb.mil/

(e) WAWF methods of document submission. Document submissions may be via web entry, Electronic Data Interchange, or File Transfer Protocol.

(f) WAWF payment instructions. The Contractor shall use the following information when submitting payment requests and receiving reports in WAWF for this contract or task or delivery order:

(1) Document type. The Contractor shall submit payment requests using the following document type(s):

(i) For cost-type line items, including labor-hour or time-and-materials, submit a cost voucher.

(ii) For fixed price line items-

(A) That require shipment of a deliverable, submit the invoice and receiving report specified by the Contracting Officer.

N/A

(Contracting Officer: Insert applicable invoice and receiving report document type(s) for fixed price line items that require shipment of a deliverable.)

(B) For services that do not require shipment of a deliverable, submit either the Invoice 2in1, which meets the requirements for the invoice and receiving report, or the applicable invoice and receiving report, as specified by the Contracting Officer.

Invoice 2in1

(Contracting Officer: Insert either "Invoice 2in1" or the applicable invoice and receiving report document type(s) for fixed price line items for services.)

(iii) For customary progress payments based on costs incurred, submit a progress payment request.

(iv) For performance based payments, submit a performance based payment request.

(v) For commercial financing, submit a commercial financing request.

(2) ) Fast Pay requests are only permitted when Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 52.213-1 is included in the contract.

[Note: The Contractor may use a WAWF "combo" document type to create some combinations of invoice and receiving report in one step.]

(3) Document routing. The Contractor shall use the information in the Routing Data Table below only to fill in applicable fields in WAWF when creating payment requests and receiving reports in the system.

Routing Data Table*

Field Name in WAWF Data to be entered in WAWF Pay Official DoDAAC HQ0490 Issue By DoDAAC W911S0 Admin DoDAAC W911S0 Inspect By DoDAAC W91CNY Ship To Code N/A

Ship From Code N/A Mark For Code N/A Service Approver (DoDAAC) W91CNY Service Acceptor (DoDAAC) W91CNY Accept at Other DoDAAC N/A LPO DoDAAC N/A DCAA Auditor DoDAAC N/A Other DoDAAC(s) N/A (*Contracting Officer: Insert applicable DoDAAC information. If multiple ship to/acceptance locations apply, insert "See Schedule" or "Not applicable.")

(**Contracting Officer: If the contract provides for progress payments or performance-based payments, insert the DoDAAC for the contract administration office assigned the functions under FAR 42.302(a)(13).)

(4) Payment request. The Contractor shall ensure a payment request includes documentation appropriate to the type of payment request in accordance with the payment clause, contract financing clause, or Federal Acquisition Regulation 52.216-7, Allowable Cost and Payment, as applicable.

(5) Receiving report. The Contractor shall ensure a receiving report meets the requirements of DFARS Appendix F.

(g) WAWF point of contact.

(1) The Contractor may obtain clarification regarding invoicing in WAWF from the following contracting activity's WAWF point of contact.

COR: Warren Jones, (757) 501-6301

(Contracting Officer: Insert applicable information or "Not applicable.")

(2) Contact the WAWF helpdesk at 866-618-5988, if assistance is needed.

(End of clause)

Section I - Contract Clauses

FAR Clauses Incorporated by Reference

Number Title Effective Date

Alternate Deviation

Variation Effective Date

52.203-19 Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements.

2017-01

52.204-9 Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel.

2011-01

52.204-13 System for Award Management- Maintenance. (Deviation 2026- O0038)

2026-02

52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting With Inverted Domestic Corporations.

(Deviation 2026-O0038)

2026-02

52.212-4 Terms and Conditions- Commercial Products and Commercial Services. (Deviation 2026-O0038)

2026-02

52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside. (Deviation 2026- O0038)

2026-02

52.222-3 Convict Labor. (Deviation 2026- O0038)

2026-02

52.222-41 Service Contract Labor Standards. (Deviation 2026- O0038)

2026-02

52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in 2026-02

Persons. (Deviation 2026-O0038)

52.222-62 Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706. (Deviation 2026- O0038)

2026-02

52.222-90 Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors.

(Deviation 2026-O0040, Revision 1)

2026-04

52.223-23 Sustainable Products. (Deviation 2026-O0038)

2026-02

52.226-8 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving.

2024-05

52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-System for Award Management.

2018-10

52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors.

2023-03

52.233-3 Protest after Award. (Deviation 2026-O0038)

2026-02

52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim. (Deviation 2026- O0038)

2026-02

52.240-91 Security Prohibitions and Exclusions. (Deviation 2026- O0038)

2026-02

52.244-6 Subcontracts for Commercial Products and Commercial Services. (Deviation 2026-O0038)

2026-04

DFARS Clauses Incorporated by Reference

Date

Alternate Deviation

Variation Effective Date

252.203-7000 Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials.

2011-09

252.203-7002 Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights.

2022-12

252.204-7004 Antiterrorism Awareness Training for Contractors.

2023-01

252.204-7012 Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber Incident Reporting.

2024-05

252.204-7018 Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services.

2023-01

252.225-7056 Prohibition Regarding Business Operations with the Maduro Regime.

2023-01

252.225-7060 Prohibition on Certain Procurements from the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region.

2023-06

252.232-7010 Levies on Contract Payments. 2006-12

252.237-7010 Prohibition on Interrogation of Detainees by Contractor

2023-01

Personnel.

252.247-7023 Transportation of Supplies by Sea.

2024-10

FAR Clauses Incorporated by Full Text

Date

Alternate Deviation

Variation Effective Date

52.222-42 Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires.

2014-05

Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (May 2014)

In compliance with the Service Contract Labor Standards statute and the regulations of the Secretary of Labor ( 29 CFR Part 4), this clause identifies the classes of service employees expected to be employed under the contract and states the wages and fringe benefits payable to each if they were employed by the contracting agency subject to the provisions of 5 U.S.C.

5341 or 5332.

This Statement is for Information Only: It is not a Wage Determination

Employee Class Monetary Wage-Fringe Benefits Electrician, Maintenance (WG-10) $38.93-$14.11 (End of clause)

Identifier Document Name

Document Description

Reference Identifier

Date Line Item

Page Numbers

Document Type

Provided Under Separate Cover

0001 PWS_UPS

In stall_10Se p2026

Performance Work Statement

Sep

Attachment No

Section K - Representations, Certification, & Other Statements

FAR Provisions Incorporated by Reference

Number Title Effective Date

Alternate Deviation

Variation Effective Date

52.240-90 Security Prohibitions and Exclusions Representations and Certifications. (Deviation 2026- O0038)

2026-02

DFARS Provisions Incorporated by Reference

Date

Alternate Deviation

Variation Effective Date

252.203-7005 Representation Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials.

2022-09

252.204-7008 Compliance with Safeguarding Covered Defense Information Controls.

2016-10

252.225-7055 Representation Regarding Business Operations with the Maduro Regime.

2022-05

252.225-7059 Prohibition on Certain Procurements from the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region- Representation.

2023-06

DFARS Provisions Incorporated by Full Text

Date

Alternate Deviation

Variation Effective Date

252.204-7017 Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services-Representation.

2021-05

PROHIBITION ON THE ACQUISITION OF COVERED DEFENSE TELECOMMUNICATIONS

EQUIPMENT OR SERVICES-REPRESENTATION (MAY 2021)

The Offeror is not required to complete the representation in this provision if the Offeror has represented in the provision at 252.204-7016, Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services-Representation, that it "does not provide covered defense telecommunications equipment or services as a part of its offered products or services to the Government in the performance of any contract, subcontract, or other contractual instrument."

(a) Definitions. "Covered defense telecommunications equipment or services," "covered mission," "critical technology," and "substantial or essential component," as used in this provision, have the meanings given in the 252.204-7018 clause, Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services, of this solicitation.

(b) Prohibition. Section 1656 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 (Pub. L. 115-91) prohibits agencies from procuring or obtaining, or extending or renewing a contract to procure or obtain, any equipment, system, or service to carry out covered missions that uses covered defense telecommunications equipment or services as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system.

(c) Procedures. The Offeror shall review the list of excluded parties in the System for Award Management (SAM) at https://www.sam.gov for entities that are excluded when providing any equipment, system, or service to carry out covered missions that uses covered defense telecommunications equipment or services as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system, unless a waiver is granted.

(d) Representation. If in its annual representations and certifications in SAM the Offeror has represented in paragraph (c) of the provision at 252.204-7016, Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services-Representation, that it "does" provide covered defense telecommunications equipment or services as a part of its offered products or services to the Government in the performance of any contract, subcontract, or other contractual instrument, then the Offeror shall complete the following additional representation:

The Offeror represents that it [ ] will [ ] will not provide covered defense telecommunications equipment or services as a part of its offered products or services to DoD in the performance of any award resulting from this solicitation.

(e) Disclosures. If the Offeror has represented in paragraph (d) of this provision that it "will provide covered defense telecommunications equipment or services," the Offeror shall provide the following information as part of the offer:

(1) A description of all covered defense telecommunications equipment and services offered (include brand or manufacturer; product, such as model number, original equipment manufacturer (OEM) number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable).

(2) An explanation of the proposed use of covered defense telecommunications equipment and services and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition referenced in paragraph (b) of this provision.

(3) For services, the entity providing the covered defense telecommunications services (include entity name, unique entity identifier, and Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) code, if known).

(4) For equipment, the entity that produced or provided the covered defense telecommunications equipment (include entity name, unique entity identifier, CAGE code, and whether the entity was the OEM or a distributor, if known).

(End of provision)

Section L - Instructions, Conditions, & Notices to Offerors or Quoters

2.1 Submission and Open-Market Nature

This solicitation is set aside 100% for Small Business Concerns under Solicitation No. W911S0-26- Q-A013. Quoters must submit open-market pricing for all line items utilizing the Price Schedule described herein and review the technical specifications detailed in Section 3 (Scope of Work).

2.2 Communication and Inquiries

All questions regarding this solicitation must be submitted via email to the points of contact (POCs) listed below.

Questions Due: Questions are due no later than Wednesday, 16 September 2026, by 12:00 PM

EDT.

Subject Line Format: Inquiries must include the subject line: "W911S0-26-Q-A013 - Questions - [Insert Company Name]".

Points of Contact:

Contract Specialist: Lauren Beasley | Email: lauren.n.beasley4.civ@army.mil Contracting Officer: Curtis Arthur | Email: curtis.m.arthur.civ@army.mil

2.3 Quotation Submission Deadline

Quotes must be received no later than Monday, 21 September 2026, by 12:00 PM EDT.

Quotations must be submitted electronically via email to both the Contract Specialist and Contracting Officer with the subject line "W911S0-26-Q-A013 - Quote - [Insert Company Name]".

Late submissions will not be considered or evaluated.

2.4 System for Award Management (SAM) Registration

To be eligible for award, quoters must maintain an in SAM.gov at the time of Active Registration quote submittal and throughout contract performance under NAICS 238210. Quoters must provide their Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) and Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) code with their submission.

2.5 Basis for Award and Discussions

The Government intends to award a single purchase order resulting from RFQ W911S0-26-Q- A013 without conducting discussions. Therefore, the quoter's initial quotation should contain its most favorable technical and pricing terms. The Contracting Officer reserves the right to conduct discussions if deemed necessary.

2.6 Quote Validity

Quotations must remain valid for a minimum of sixty (60) calendar days from the date of submission.

2.7 Quotation Formatting and Submission Structure

Quoters shall submit one (1) single, consolidated document via email (PDF format preferred). The entire submission shall be total (including all attachments, no more than seven (7) pages certifications, or appendices) and must be organized into the following three (3) distinct sections:

Section 1 - Technical Capability:

1. : A concise plan demonstrating clear understanding of the disconnect, Technical Approach mechanical placement, and hardwire electrical integration of the customer-supplied APC Smart- UPS units and battery cabinets in accordance with Section 3.

2. : Demonstration of safety protocols adhering to OSHA, LockoutSafety and Code Compliance /Tagout (LOTO) procedures, National Electrical Code (NEC), and Virginia Construction Code standards.

3. : Proof that on-site electrical terminations and hardwiring will be Personnel Qualifications executed by licensed Class A Journeyman or Master Electricians compliant with SCLS requirements.

4. : Explicit commitment to dispose of existing UPS units and lead-Environmental Disposal Plan acid batteries in accordance with EPA and Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) regulations, including delivery of a certified recycling manifest to the COR within five (5) business days of removal.

5. : Confirmation of capability to submit a detailed work schedule within Schedule and Mobilization 10 days of Award and execute all work within the required performance window.

Section 2 - Past Performance:

1. Quoters shall submit up to three (3) recent contracts or projects performed within the last three from the issuance date of solicitation W911S0-26-Q-A013.(3) years

2. Submitted references must demonstrate experience relevant in scope and complexity to this requirement (e.g., commercial UPS installation, battery bank hookups, emergency power infrastructure, or facility electrical upgrades).

3. For each reference, include: Project Title, Client/Agency, Contract Number, Dollar Value, Period of Performance, Point of Contact (Name, Title, Email, Phone), and a brief description of the work performed. Quoters lacking recent or relevant past performance will receive a "Neutral" rating.

Section 3 - Price Schedule:

A clear, itemized or lump-sum Firm-Fixed-Price schedule covering all labor, supervision, specialized tools, PPE, testing, disposal/recycling fees, and closeout documentation. No separate travel, freight, or per diem expenses will be reimbursed.

*** END OF NARRATIVE 1 ***

FAR Provisions Incorporated by Reference

Number Title Effective Date

Alternate Deviation

Variation Effective Date

52.203-18 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements- Representation.

2017-01

52.204-7 System for Award Management- Registration. (Deviation 2026- O0038)

2026-02

52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors- Commercial Products and Commercial Services. (Deviation 2026-O0038)

DFARS Provisions Incorporated by Reference

Date

Alternate Deviation

Variation Effective Date

252.204-7024 Notice on the Use of the Supplier Performance Risk System.

2023-03

Section M - Evaluation Factors for Award

4.1 Evaluation Methodology

The Government will award a single Firm-Fixed-Price purchase order resulting from solicitation W911S0-26-Q-A013 to the responsible quoter whose quote represents the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA). Quotes will be evaluated on a Acceptable/Unacceptable basis across three factors. An "Unacceptable" rating under Factor 1 or Factor 2 will render the entire quotation ineligible for award.

4.2 Factor 1: Technical Capability (Acceptable/Unacceptable)

To be rated Acceptable, the single submission's Technical Capability section must satisfy all of the following requirements:

1. : Demonstrates a comprehensive, logical methodology for Technical Understanding disconnecting existing hardware, installing the APC Smart-UPS 20000 units and battery banks, and executing all wiring and conduit connections in accordance with Section 3.

2. : Incorporates a detailed safety plan addressing OSHA regulations, Safety & LOTO Compliance Lockout/Tagout procedures, and job safety hazard mitigations.

3. : Certifies that on-site hardwiring and panel connections will be executed by Trade Qualifications licensed Class A Journeyman or Master Electricians.

4. : Formally commits to environmentally compliant battery and e-waste Environmental Compliance recycling under RCRA/DEQ rules, with certified disposal manifests delivered within five (5) business days.

5. : Verifies active registration in SAM.gov under NAICS 238210 with no Administrative Verification active exclusions.

4.3 Factor 2: Past Performance (Acceptable/Unacceptable)

The Government will evaluate the offeror's record of recent and relevant past performance provided in Section 2 of the submission:

: Projects completed within the last three (3) years from the date of solicitation issuance.Recency

: Projects involving commercial/industrial electrical installations, UPS replacements, Relevance high-capacity battery bank replacements, or emergency backup power integration.

: Offerors demonstrating consistent, high-quality past performance and adherence to safety Rating and environmental standards will be rated Acceptable.

: Pursuant to RFO guidelines, an offeror with no record of recent or relevant past Neutral Standard performance will receive a Neutral rating, which is treated as Acceptable.

4.4 Factor 3: Price

Quotes will be ranked based on the lump-sum Total Evaluated Price for the complete scope of work set forth in Section 3 of the submission.

Price reasonableness will be evaluated pursuant to overhauled FAR Part 13 using competition, comparison with the Independent Government Estimate (IGE), and comparison with commercial price benchmarks. Unbalanced or mathematically unrealistic quotes may be rejected.

*** END OF NARRATIVE 1 ***

FAR Provisions Incorporated by Full Text

Number Title Effective Date

Alternate Deviation

Variation Effective Date

52.212-2 Evaluation-Commercial Products and Commercial Services.

(Deviation 2026-O0038)

Evaluation-Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Feb 2026) (Deviation 2026-O0038)

(a) Evaluation factors. The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible Offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors will be used to evaluate offers:

[Insert evaluation factors in the relative order of importance. For requests for proposals, state:

Evaluation factors other than price when combined are [significantly more important than price /approximately equal to price/significantly less important] than price. For invitations for bids, list only price and price-related factors.]

Price

Technical Ability

Past Performance

(b) Options (if applicable). The Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. The Government may determine that an offer is unacceptable if the option prices are significantly unbalanced. The evaluation of options does not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s).

(c) Notice of award. A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer furnished to the successful Offeror within the time for acceptance specified in the offer, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Before the offer's specified expiration time, the Government may accept an offer (or part of an offer), whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award.

(End of provision)

KO DIRECTORATE OF CONTRACTIN, 2798 HARRISON LOOP COMPLEX

FORT EUSTIS, VA 23604-5538

UNITED STATES

LAUREN BEASLEY, EMAIL: LAUREN.N.BEASLEY4.CIV@ARMY.MIL TELEPHONE: 757-501-7305