RFQ.docx

PR: 12473707

NOTICE TO OFFERORS:

This is issued as a request for quotes in accordance with FAR Parts 12 & 13. The provisions and clauses incorporated into this solicitation document are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) FAC 2026-01 March 13, 2026 and the RFO updates of 2026. Provisions and clauses incorporated by reference has the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. The full text of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations supplement (DFARS) can be accessed on the internet at http://acquisition.gov. Submission of a quote acknowledges receipt of the applicable provision and clauses incorporated into this solicitation.

To be awarded this contract, the offeror must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and remain active during period of performance (https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/). All vendors MUST have a publicly visible registration in the SAM. If any additional assistance is needed in getting registered in SAM, please send an email to the Point of Contact(s) below. The submission of a quote acknowledges the SAM registration requirements.

The ORAL QUOTATION WORKSHEET below MUST be submitted with the quote.

REQUIREMENT:

This requirement is solicited as a Small Business Set-aside. The NAICS code for this acquisition is 335910. This solicitation is for a Firm Fixed Priced contract and the evaluation method is Price and other factors (FAR 13.106-2(b)(3)).

Louisiana Army National Guard is to replace its Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) systems and conduct maintenance in accordance with the attached PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS). The contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, tools, materials, supervision, and quality control necessary, except as specified in Paragraph 3.0 as Government Furnished, to perform Liebert and EATON UPS system maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair services, as defined in this PWS. In addition, the contractor shall install a 20KVA 480V INPUT 480V OUTPUT system with at least 10 MINUTE BATTERY capacity and the required batteries at the Jackson Barracks location, as specified in section 5.0.3.4.

Proposals should include documentation from the manufacturer that you are qualified and certified to work on the items listed below. Vendors need to stock parts and/or have a relationship with the prime vendors that allows you to secure any necessary parts rapidly. Proposals should include documentation that you have access to OEM parts and will not provide cannibalized or used parts. Vendor must provide a certified letter from EATON and one from Liebert stating that their business is an authorized Third-Party vendor. Vendors must describe parts attainment process. What are the sources (EATON, Liebert, or cannibalized/older units)? Priority will be given to Authorized third party vendors who get parts directly from EATON and Liebert. Options may be exercised on some CLINs and not on others if that UPS is replaced or removed from inventory.

Submission of a quote acknowledges receipt and understanding of the requirements; if there are any uncertainties about the requirements please ask prior to submission.

TIMELINE

11 Sep 2026, 04:30 p.m. CDT – Solicitation Issued

25 Sep 2026, 08:00 a.m. CDT – Solicitation closes

QUESTION DEADLINE:

The due date for the questions will be 16:00 P.M. CDT on 22 September 2026.

When submitting questions and comments, please refer to the specific text of the RFQ in the following format:

Subject: RFQ No. W912NR26QA026

POINT OF CONTACT(S):

antoneil.s.banton.civ@army.mil 504-278-8194

crystal.l.stiles2.civ@army.mil 318-290-5933

EVALUATION OF QUOTE:

The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation, the responsible offeror whose offers conform to the solicitation, will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers:

The award will be made based on price and others factors as shown below. All pricing must be provided for this requirement, will not be split. If something left blank, quote will not be considered.

Price: Price shall be evaluated for fair and reasonableness.

Other Factors: Each factor will be evaluated as Acceptable or Unacceptable:

1. Technical Specification in accordance with the PWS

2. Requirements of the PWS

3. Past performance on other government contracts.

Acceptable: Quote demonstrates adequate approach and understanding of the requirements.

Unacceptable: Quote does not meet the requirements of the solicitation and, thus contains one or more deficiencies and is un-awardable.

The agency will first evaluate price and then evaluate the apparent lowest-price quote for acceptability under the factors listed above. All factors above shall be considered acceptable for award to be made. If the lowest-price offeror is evaluated as unacceptable, the agency will then consider the acceptability of the next lowest price offer, continuing this process as necessary. This is being awarded using Revolutionary FAR overhaul Part 12 - Acquisition of Commercial Products and Commercial Services.

The Government intends to evaluate offers and make awards without discussion; however, this does not preclude the Government from discussions if it is in the best interest of the Government to do so.

A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer, mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful offeror within the time of acceptance specified in the offer, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party.

APPLICABLE CLAUSES:

The following FAR/DFAR clauses and provisions, including any that are applicable as of this date, do apply to this acquisition 52.202-1 Definitions JAN 2012 52.203-3 Gratuities APR 1984 52.203-5 Covenant Against Contingent Fees APR 1984 52.203-7 Anti-Kickback Procedures OCT 2010 52.204-7 System for Award Management JUL 2013 52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance JUL 2013 52.204-24 Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment (Oct 2020) 52.204-25 Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment (Aug 2020) 52.204-26 Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services-Representation (Oct 2020) 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions--Commercial Items FEB 2012 52.216-24 Limitation of Government Liability APR 1984 52.216-25 Contract Definitization OCT 2010 52.222-3 Convict Labor JUN 2003 52.222-19 Child Labor -- Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies MAR 2012 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities FEB 1999 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity MAR 2007 52.222-35 Equal Opportunity for Veterans SEP 2010 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities OCT 2010 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Veterans SEP 2010 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons FEB 2009 52.223-6 Drug-Free Workplace MAY 2001 52.223-18 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving AUG 2011 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases JUN 2008 52.225-25 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities Engaging in Certain Activities or Transactions Relating to Iran-Representation and Certifications DEC 2012 52.232-1 Payments APR 1984 52.232-18 Availability if Funds APR 1984 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-System for Award Management JUL 2013 52.233-1 Disputes JUL 2002 52.233-2 Service of Protest SEP 2006 52.233-3 Protest After Award AUG 1996 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim OCT 2004 52.243-1 Changes--Fixed Price AUG 1987 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated By Reference FEB 1998 252.203-7002 Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights JAN 2009 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports JUN 2012 252.232-7006 Wide Area Workflow Payment Instructions MAY 2013 Executive Order 13514: Federal Leadership in Environmental, Energy, and Economic Performance (OCT 2009)

QUOTATION WORKSHEET

VENDOR NAME:

Phone Number:

Email Address:

Point of Contact:

CAGE Code:

Unique Entity ID:

SIZE OF BUSINESS (SMALL/LARGE):

SMALL BUSINESS SUB-CATEGORY (IF APPLICABLE):

NAME OF PERSON QUOTING PRICE:

DATE :

Total Price: __________________________ COMMENTS: Prices are all inclusive meaning that all services, supplies and delivery need to be included.

Vendors are advised that the solicitation closes on date specified above, Central Time. All Quotes/quotes shall be emailed to antoneil.s.banton.civ@army.mil & crystal.l.stiles2.civ@army.mil

Representation. As prescribed in FAR 4.2105(a), complete the following information in accordance with FAR Clause 52.204-24(d).

The Offeror represents that —

(1) It □ will, □ will not provide covered telecommunications equipment or services to the Government in the performance of any contract, subcontract or other contractual instrument resulting from this solicitation. The Offeror shall provide the additional disclosure information required at paragraph (c)(1) of this section if the Offeror responds “will” in paragraph (d)(1) of this section; and

(2) After conducting a reasonable inquiry, for purposes of this representation, the Offeror represents that—It □ does, □ does not use covered telecommunications equipment or services, or use any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services. The Offeror shall provide the additional disclosure information required at paragraph (c)(2) of this section if the Offeror responds “does” in paragraph (d) (2) of this section.

Vendor Name:

Authorized Representative Name/Title:

(Print Name/Title)

Authorized Representative Signature:

NOTE: For your offer to be considered ensure the following:

· Worksheets have been accurately and completely filled out.

· Registration in SAM is current and accurate.

· Pricing for all items listed and total of all items complete.

· Representation selection has been made (1 & 2).

· Submission made via email by the specified time and date.