J059--UPS PM 623-25-1-5064-0042

Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted

Solicitation number
36C25925Q0178
Agency
Responses due
Set-aside
Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business

Opportunity facts

Place of performance
Department of Veterans Affairs Eastern Oklahoma VA Health Care System Muskogee, Oklahoma 74401, United States

Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .

About this opportunity

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration (VA VHA) is seeking a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) to provide Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) preventative maintenance services at the Eastern Oklahoma VA Health Care System. The contract involves annual inspection and maintenance of an Eaton 9355-30 UPS system located in Building 22 at Jack C. Montgomery VAMC, with the primary objective of ensuring 95% equipment uptime and operational efficiency. Key contract requirements include 7x24 emergency service coverage, annual preventive maintenance inspections, comprehensive battery inspections, and an eight-hour maximum response time for service. Interested vendors must respond via email to tiffani.perkins@va.gov by February 11, 2025, and provide specific information including business size, subcontracting percentages, SAM Unique Entity Identifier, and any applicable GSA contract numbers. The VA emphasizes that this is a market research exercise, and no direct award will be made from this pre-solicitation notice.

The opportunity is specifically set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses under NAICS code 811210 for Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance. While the pre-solicitation notice does not specify a precise contract value, it outlines detailed technical requirements for UPS system maintenance, including comprehensive visual inspections, internal and external operating parameter checks, and battery performance measurements. All deliverables must be completed within 30 days of contract award, and the contractor will be required to provide technical support 24/7 via telephone or email. The contract is classified as a non-personal services contract, with the contractor and its employees not considered VA employees for any purpose of fulfilling the statement of work. No Certification and Accreditation (C&A) requirements apply, and a Security Accreditation Package is not required for this procurement.

Notice text

Performance Work Statement (PWS)

Uninterruptible Power Supply Preventative Maintenance

Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)

Veterans Health Administration (VHA)

(Brief Scope of Work)

PURPOSE

Veterans Affairs has a requirement for Uninterruptible Power Supply Preventative Maintenance services at the Eastern Oklahoma VA Health Care System (EOVAHCS). Services are to be performed in accordance with this PWS and to OEM standards, with the intent of ensuring the equipment operates as the original manufacturer intended, uninterrupted (95% uptime), in a cost-effective, efficient manner, contributing to the VA Mission.

This is a non-personal services contract. The Contractor, its employees, agents and subcontractors shall not be considered VA employees for any purpose of fulfilling the SOW and shall be considered employees of the Contractor.

C&A requirements do not apply, and a Security Accreditation Package is not required.

LOCATION:

Eastern Oklahoma VA Health Care System (EOVAHCS)

921 NE 13th St.

Oklahoma City, OK 73104

TASKS AND REQUIREMENTS:

Title of Project: Eaton Three Phase Uninterruptable Power Supply (UPS) Service Plan.

Scope of Work: The contractor shall provide inspection and preventative maintenance on the Power Module and batteries annually. Battery replacement is not included. The UPS is located in building 22 at the Jack C. Montgomery VAMC. The C&A requirements do not apply, and a Security Accreditation Package is not required.

Services include:

7x24 Emergency Service Coverage including parts, labor and travel

Annual 5x8 Preventive Maintenance Inspection

Annual 5x8 Comprehensive Battery Inspection

Eight (8) Hour (maximum) Response Time

Web Access to Service History

Background: UPS is utilized at the Jack C. Montgomery VA Medical Center to prevent any power fluctuations that may affect any computer equipment in the server room. Equipment to be covered is:

Eaton 9355-30 Serial Number EA024KXX10

Description of Tasks and Associated Deliverables: The contractor shall provide inspection of all UPS components and batteries in accordance with manufacturer s recommendations. If for any reason, any deliverable cannot be delivered on time according to the below schedule, the contractor shall provide a written explanation three days prior to the due date to the Contracting Officers Representative (COR). This written transmittal shall include a firm commitment of when the work shall be completed. This transmittal shall include a firm commitment of when the work shall be completed. This transmittal to the COR shall cite reasons for the delay and the impact on the overall project. The COR will review and issue a response in accordance with the contract terms and conditions.

Specifically, the contractor shall:

Task One: The contractor shall inspect all UPS components in accordance with manufacturer s recommendations. Corrective Maintenance Coverage: Inspection and repair of the electronic portion of the UPS (or other equipment type), or Power Module

Deliverable One: Visual Inspection

Inspect all printed circuit board connections for cleanliness, swab contacts if necessary.

Inspect all power connections for signs of overheating.

Inspect all subassemblies, bridges and legs for signs of component defects or stress.

Inspect all DC capacitors for signs of leakage.

Inspect all AC capacitors for sings of leakage.

Inspect and inventory all customer-owned spare parts.

Inspect for, and perform as required, any open engineering changes.

Internal Operating Parameters

DC Ground Detection Offset (if applicable)

Inverter leg current average balance (if applicable)

Output filter current average phase balance

Rectifier bridge current average leg balance

AC Protection settings are checked

DC Protection settings are checked

Input and Output Frequency and Voltage Bandwidth settings are checked

Verify DC filter capacitance

Verify AC tank and trap filter capacitance

Power Supply voltages and waveforms

External Operating Parameters

System Input Voltages (all phases)

System Input Currents (all phases)

DC Charging Voltages (float and equalize), record settings, adjust to nominal

Rectifier phase on and walk up

Inverter phase on and walk up

Adjust all panel meters to measured values

System Bypass Voltages (all phases)

Manual and UV Transfer testing, verify uninterrupted transfer waveform (if applicable)

Outage simulation and battery capability testing and verify charger current limit

Generator operation and interface verification (if applicable)

Environmental Parameters

UPS area ambient temperature and condition of ventilating equipment

General Cleanliness of UPS Power Module

General Cleanliness of UPS area

Replace all air filters

Clean control panel/CRT screen

Flywheel only: Drain oil and change oil and filters

Battery Cabinet Checks

General appearance of Battery System

General cleanliness of Battery system area

Inspect cells for physical abnormalities

Inspect all DC connections for abnormalities

Battery system area ambient temperature and condition of ventilating equipment

For internal batteries only, measure and record:

Overall battery float voltage

Charger input current and voltage

Negative terminal temperature of one cell/battery per battery cabinet shelf or rack tier

Monitoring System Parameters

Alarm archive review and printing

Alarm lamp test-local and remote (if applicable)

Replace all open monitor bulbs

Review battery test in history (if applicable)

General

Customer Consultation

Verbal Recommendations

General Observations

Task Two: The contractor shall inspect all UPS batteries in accordance with manufacturer s recommendations

Deliverable Two: Measure and Record Battery performance

Individual cell/battery float voltages and overall float voltage

Charger output current and voltage

AC ripple current and voltage imposed on battery

Internal ohmic values of each cell/battery or perform a continuity test of each cell/battery

Connection Resistance of 10% of the inter cell/battery connection

Ambient temperature

Negative terminal temperature of one cell/battery per battery cabinet shelf or rack tier

Visually inspect conditions and appearance of the following

Connection terminal inter cell/battery connectors, cables and associated hardware

Cell/battery covers, containers and post seals

Battery racks or cabinets and associated components and hardware

Cell/battery jar or cover, noting any excessive distortion

Perform cleaning of all accessible surfaces as required

Measure and record the connection resistance of 100% of the inter cell/battery connections yearly

Re-torque any connection where the resistance is above 20% of the average yearly

The technician(s) will issue the customer a verbal report summarizing the condition of the battery and identifying any critical issues before leaving the customer s site.

A detailed report containing all reading and observations will be sent to the customer within 5 business days

Technical support 7x24: technical support via telephone or email. Contractor shall be available to answer product or support questions.

Attachment A

Schedule of Deliverables

Deliverable No.

Task 1

Item

Visual Inspection

Delivery Date

Within 30 days after contract award

Task 1

Internal Operating Parameters

Within 30 days after contract award

Task 1

External Operating Parameters

Within 30 days after contract award

Task 1

Battery Cabinet Checks

Within 30 days after contract award

Task 1

Monitoring System Parameters

Within 30 days after contract award

Task 1

General

Within 30 days after contract award

Task 2

Measure and Record Battery Performance

Within 30 days after contract award

Task 2

Visually inspect conditions and appearance

Within 30 days after contract award

Task 2

Technical Support 7 x 24

At contract award

IMPORTANT NOTE: This Sources Sought is for information only (to determine the socioeconomic status of interested companies). No award will be made off of this posting.

LIMITATIONS OF SUBCONTRACTING: The Limitations of Subcontracting may or may not apply to a resulting solicitation from this Market Research. Vendors are advised to familiarize themselves with Federal Acquisition Regulation parts 19.505(a)(2) and 19.505(b)(1) as it pertains to subcontracting limitations. Vendors are also advised to familiarize themselves with 13 CFR 125.6 and the penalties described in this regulation.

Please communicate via e-mail to tiffani.perkins@va.gov by COB 2/11/2025 as to your company s interest and ability to perform service per this brief Scope of Work.

If interested, please provide the following:

Please state your company s business size as related to NAICS code 811210

As per the Limitations of Subcontracting: (see FAR 19.505)

As Primary Contractor: what % of Total Contract Value will you retain?

If using a Subcontractor: what % of Total Contract Value will go to them?

Please provide SAMs Unique Entity Identifier number

If you have an FSS/GSA contract that includes this service

Provide FSS/GSA contract number if applicable

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In order for you company s information to be counted in relation to this Market Research all above questions must be answered.

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