J061--Portland RO Uninterruptable Power Source Maintenance

The Department of Veterans Affairs is soliciting proposals for maintenance services of Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) systems at the Portland Regional Office through solicitation number 36C10D25Q0141. The contract requires annual inspection and maintenance of 12 Eaton Blade UPS 5 kVA units located at 100 SW Main Street, Suite 200, Portland, OR 97204. Contractors must be Certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) and comply with specific security protocols, confidentiality requirements, and performance standards outlined in the updated VA Handbook 6500.6 security language. The procurement operates under NAICS code 238210 (Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors) with a $19 million size standard, and contractors must ensure that no more than 50% of the contract amount is paid to non-SDVOSB firms. The solicitation has a response deadline of July 29, 2025, with recent amendments addressing vendor questions about the UPS units' battery configurations and providing specific unit serial numbers.

This is a total set-aside opportunity exclusively for Certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses, with no incumbent contractor identified in the available documentation. The contract structure includes a base year running from August 15, 2025, to August 14, 2026, followed by four one-year option periods extending through August 14, 2030, creating a potential five-year total contract duration. Work must be performed between 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM, excluding federal holidays, at the specified Portland location. The procurement is structured as a firm-fixed-price acquisition, though specific dollar amounts are not disclosed in the available documents. Electronic invoicing through the VA's payment system is required, and contractors must adhere to prevailing wage rates as specified in Wage Determination No. 2015-5563 Revision 25 for the Portland, Multnomah County area.