6135--Uninterrupted Power Supply (UPS) Batteries

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, Veterans Integrated Service Network 4, seeks 40 Valve Regulated Lead Acid UPS12-400MR 12-volt batteries with installation, testing, and off-site removal of old batteries, with offers due November 17, 2026, at 4:30 PM EST. The procurement is a 100% Woman-Owned Small Business set-aside. Network Contracting Office 4 issued the solicitation (No. 36C24427Q0039) for the Radiology Department's Uninterrupted Power Supply system at the Lebanon VA Medical Center.

Delivery, installation, and testing occur at the Lebanon VA Medical Center, 1700 South Lincoln Avenue, Lebanon, PA 17042, with FOB destination and lift gate service required. Batteries must carry a 10-year design life at 25C, Absorbent Glass Mat technology, UL-recognized flame-arresting vents, and flame-retardant polypropylene casing. Offerors must submit a Letter of Authorization from C & D Technologies and complete the Buy American Certificate (FAR 52.225-2). The contractor must provide a three-year manufacturer warranty beginning after installation and testing, and it is responsible for qualified personnel, system testing, waste disposal, and securing materials on Government property. Contractor personnel must pass security checks through Symplr and possess a REAL ID.

Delivery is due within 30 days after receipt of order. The contractor must hold a kick-off meeting within 21 calendar days of award and give 72-hour advance notice before delivery. The contract type is Firm-Fixed-Price, with payment by Electronic Funds Transfer upon delivery, receipt, and acceptance. Contracting Officer Amanda Saunders (36C244) administers the contract, and the Austin Payment Center handles invoicing and payment. The solicitation package names technical compliance, pricing competitiveness, and contractor qualifications as award factors. The NAICS code is 335910 and the PSC is 6135, and the notice posted November 3, 2026.