J059--NEW: UPS Systems Service Contract

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration (VA) is seeking preventive maintenance and service for three Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) systems located at the Thomas E. Creek VA Medical Center in Amarillo, Texas. The solicitation covers comprehensive UPS system maintenance, including bi-annual preventive maintenance visits, battery replacement services, and emergency repair support for specific systems: a Schneider Electric Galaxy 5000 60 KVA UPS, a Schneider Electric MGE Galaxy 3500 30 KVA UPS, and a Peco II 48V DC Power Plant. Technical questions for the Request for Quotation (RFQ) are due by December 6, 2024, with final quotes required by December 12, 2024 at 0900 Central Time. The evaluation will utilize a best value approach, considering technical capability, pricing, and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) status. Contractors must use only new original equipment manufacturer (OEM) or equivalent batteries for any replacements.

The solicitation is specifically set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses under NAICS code 541519, with a size standard of $34 million. The contract structure includes a one-year base period with four additional one-year option periods, totaling a potential five-year service engagement. Performance will occur at 6010 W Amarillo Blvd, Amarillo, TX 79106, with services required to be completed by the 15th of each scheduled maintenance month. Contractors must be prepared to respond to emergency service requests outside normal business hours (8:00 AM - 4:30 PM Monday-Friday). Contract administration will be managed by the VA Central Texas Veterans Healthcare System in Temple, TX, with the specific procurement identified by Solicitation Number 36C25725Q0136. The procurement falls under Product Service Code (PSC) J059 for maintenance and repair of electrical and electronic equipment components.