Uninterrupted power supplies UPS Systems for NIST owned freezers

The National Institute of Standards and Technology seeks two uninterrupted power supply systems for ultra-low temperature freezers, with proposals due September 8, 2026, at 1:00 PM ET. The procurement is a 100% small business set-aside under the Women-Owned Small Business program.

Place of performance is NIST Gaithersburg, Maryland, with installation in Building 227, Rooms A140 and A312. Each UPS system must provide a minimum 12-hour runtime with +/- 30 minutes flexibility depending on load, include an internal transfer switch, two duplex outlets, digital LCD screen, automatic transfer in less than one second, audible low battery alarm, and require no ventilation or exhaust. The systems must carry a two-year warranty on parts and labor, with a four-year pro-rated battery warranty. Delivery is F.O.B. destination within 90 days of award, and installation must occur within 60 days of award during normal business hours, Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM Eastern Time, excluding federal holidays. The contractor must provide an operations and maintenance manual in hard copy or electronic format and training for up to five NIST personnel within ten days of installation, covering normal operation, troubleshooting, and routine maintenance.

NAICS code is 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing); small business size standard is 1,000 employees. PSC code is 6640 (Laboratory Equipment and Supplies). Award will be made to the lowest-priced, technically acceptable quotation. Quoters must submit firm-fixed pricing, documentation of technical capability, active SAM registration, and manufacturer location with country of origin if foreign. The solicitation has been amended; consult attached documentation for complete requirements.