NOTICE OF INTENT (NOI) TO SOLE SOURCE - UPS Battery Replacement
Closed Special Notice Posted
- Solicitation number
- FA301626Q0291
- Agency
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Air Education and Training Command
Air Force, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 335999 All Other Miscellaneous Electrical Equipment and Component Manufacturing
- PSC
- 6140 Batteries, Rechargeable
- Place of performance
- Texas 78236, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Air Force Education and Training Command issued a Notice of Intent to sole-source UPS battery replacement services to Vertiv Corporation, with a capability-statement deadline of September 21, 2026. The 502d Contracting Squadron at JBSA-Lackland, Texas, is procuring full-string replacement of forty Enersys HX505 VRLA sealed batteries and installation labor for one Liebert NX 80-120 UPS system under NAICS 335999. Market research determined that competition is not feasible because Vertiv manufactures the existing UPS infrastructure and is the sole vendor capable of performing battery replacement and installation without requiring costly redundant infrastructure, lengthy equipment replacement, and significant service delays. Transitioning to another provider would disrupt operations at a major Air Force installation.
The contractor must provide all labor, transportation, calibrated tools and equipment, materials, and supervision to execute a fourteen-step technical replacement scope performed Monday through Friday, 0800–1600 hours, at JBSA Lackland AFB. Work requires a Vertiv factory-trained and authorized Field Services Technician with proprietary access to Vertiv service tools and software. The contractor bears full responsibility for safe removal, transport, and EPA-compliant recycling of spent batteries, delivering a Certificate of Recycling/Destruction within thirty calendar days. A minimum one-year full-replacement warranty on labor and workmanship is required, plus pass-through of the manufacturer's warranty on new batteries. Contractor personnel must submit base visitor-control documentation at least ten working days prior to performance and comply with JBSA traffic and security regulations. Interested parties may submit capability statements by September 21, 2026.
Notice text
The Air Force Services Center (AFSVC) requires a professional, full-string battery replacement service for one (1) Liebert NX 80-120 Uninterruptible Power System (UPS) and its associated forty (40) Enersys HX505 Valve-Regulated Lead-Acid (VRLA) sealed batteries (jars). The Contractor shall provide all labor, transportation, tools, calibrated equipment, materials, and supervision necessary to safely perform a complete, full-string VRLA battery replacement for forty (40) Enersys HX505 sealed batteries (or OEM-approved equivalent) connected to the Vertiv Liebert NX 80-120 UPS system. This procurement falls under NAICS code 335999 – Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors, which has a size standard of 600 employees.
This action is processed under the authority of Revolutionary Federal Acquisition Regulation (RFO) Part 12. Market research indicates that competition is not feasible for the following reasons: Vertiv corporation is the manufacturer of the Liebert NX 80-120 Uninterruptible Power System (UPS) which uses the Vertiv VRLA Batteries as its backup power supply. These batteries are at the end of life and requires replacement. Vertiv is the only vendor capable of providing the battery and installation service without requiring a costly and highly disruptive physical installation from a competitor. Transitioning to a new provider would force the government to fund redundant infrastructure, undergo lengthy equipment replacements, and face significant service delays. Awarding this contract to Vertiv leverages their pre-existing network footprint, proven compliance with JBSA security protocols, and established base relationships, ensuring immediate operational readiness at a fair and accurate price point.
This informational notice is not a request for competitive proposals. However, interested parties capable of fulfilling this requirement may submit a capability statement by the published deadline. Submissions must provide clear and convincing evidence that competing this action is advantageous to the Government. The Government retains sole discretion to determine whether to compete this procurement based on the responses received. The response period is abbreviated due to the urgency of the requirement.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| MFR SSJ- UPS Battery Replacement Redacted.pdf | ||
| Attachment 1-Battery_Replacement_SOW.pdf |
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