SS Memo.pdf

DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE

UNITED STATES AIR FORCES CENTRAL COMMAND (USAFCENT)

379TH AIR EXPEDITIONARY WING

25 March 2025

MEMORANDUM FOR

TO: Interested Parties

FROM: Al Udeid Air Base (AUAB) Contracting Office

SUBJECT: Sources Sought Notice – Uninterruptable Power Supply (UPS) System Intallation

1. PURPOSE

This Sources Sought Notice is issued solely for market research to identify potential contractors capable of meeting the requirements outlined in the attached Statement of Works (SOW) for a potential construction project at Al Udeid Air Base (AUAB), Qatar. We are particularly interested in receiving feedback on the attached SOW to enhance it.

This is not a solicitation for proposals, bids, or quotations, and does not obligate the Government to issue a solicitation or award a contract. No reimbursement will be provided for costs associated with responding to this Notice.

2. PROJECT OVERVIEW

AUAB seeks potential sources with the expertise, capabilities, and experience to install a new UPS systems and provide reliable backup power to critical equipment within the buildings specified in the SOW.

2.1 Scope of Work:

Vendors for the potential project shall provide all necessary labor, supervision, materials, tools, equipment, transportation, and services to complete the following:

• Design: Develop a detailed UPS system design for each building, including load calculations, equipment specifications, single-line diagrams, and compliance documentation.

• Procurement (Provide all the necessary components but not limited to):

o UPS units (Lithium-ion battery technology preferred) o Battery banks o Bypass systems (automatic) o Step-down transformers (240V to 110/120V) o Power distribution equipment o Cabling and conduit

• Installation: Install the new UPS systems in accordance with the approved design, manufacturer specifications, and all applicable codes and standards.

• Testing and Commisioning: Perform comprehensive testing of the installed UPS systems, including functional alarm tests, burn-in tests, battery discharge tests, runtime verification tests, and other relevant tests as outlined in the draft SOW.

2.3 Base Access:

Awarded contractors will require access to AUAB for the contract duration. The Government will implement a recurring base pass renewal process to ensure uninterrupted service and timely project execution.

3. CONTRACTOR CAPABILITY SURVEY

Interested parties are encouraged to submit responses addressing the inquiries outlined in the attached Contractor Capability Survey.

4. SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS

Electronic submissions only to phillip.mott@us.af.mil. Deadline: 4:00 PM Arabian Standard Time (AST) on March 31, 2025. Hard copies and website URLs will not be accepted.

5. FUTURE SOLICITATION

If the Government decides to solicit proposals based on this market research, a formal solicitation will be published on www.sam.gov.

6. QUESTIONS

Direct questions regarding this market research to:

• 1st Lt Phillip Mott: (318) 455-4530, phillip.mott@us.af.mil

PHILLIP R. MOTT, 1st, USAF Contracting Officer mailto:phillip.mott@us.af.mil http://www.sam.gov/