Annual UPS Inspection and Maintenance - National Animal Disease Center

The Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service seeks annual uninterrupted power supply inspection and maintenance services at the National Animal Disease Center in Ames, Iowa, with quotations due July 9, 2026 and questions due June 30, 2026. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside; only small business concerns are eligible.

Place of performance is Ames, Iowa. The contractor must provide annual inspection, repair, general maintenance, and overhaul services for 12 UPS units distributed across 5 buildings, ranging from 3.6 kVA to 300 kVA capacity. Inspections must be performed annually with a 4-hour on-site emergency response time. The contractor must submit a comprehensive inspection report for each UPS within 5 business days of completion. Technical requirements include visual inspections, power checks, internal and external component checks, and VRLA battery system checks with manufacturer-specific procedures.

The contractor must demonstrate a minimum of three years of documented experience in UPS inspection and maintenance and be manufacturer-trained with access to proprietary software and hardware as required. Security requirements include a 2-week advance facility notice, daily pass check-in, valid driver's license and Real ID, and mandatory escort inside buildings unless holding a contractor linc pass.

The period of performance is one base year (September 8, 2026 through September 7, 2027) with four optional one-year renewal periods through September 7, 2031. Annual price adjustments will be based on the contractor's original bid pricing. The NAICS code is 541990, All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (size standard $19.5 million); PSC is H359. Evaluation emphasizes technical approach more heavily than price, and award will not necessarily go to the lowest-priced offeror. Prices must be held firm for 90 days from offer receipt. Service Contract Act prevailing wage rates apply.