Uninterruptible Power Systems with External Battery Cabinets and Rack Slide Kits

This acquisition is a 100% small business set-aside.

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). This solicitation also uses the simplified acquisition procedures contained in FAR Part 13. All responsible sources may submit a firm-fixed price (FFP) quote which shall be considered by the agency.

The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through DFARS Publication Notice 20130808. The Government intends to award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government; price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers: (i) technical capability of the item offered to meet the Government requirement, and (ii) price. NAICS is 335999 with a small business size standard of 500 employees.

The Air Force Test Center (AFTC), at Edwards AFB, CA is seeking potential sources capable of providing the following BRAND NAME OR EQUAL requirement for Sola HD Industrial On-Line Uninterruptible Power Systems (UPS), Sola HD Extended Battery Cabinets, and Sola HD rack slide kits.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Uninterruptible Power Systems (UPS)

Specifications

• Manufacturer Part Number: S4K4U6000C
• 6kVA, 4.8kW
• 208/120VAC

Dimensions, W x D x H, in.

• 6.80 x 26.10 x 16.90

Weight, lbs.

• 56.2

Features

• True double conversion topology
• Sine wave output
• Configurable for 19 inch rack mounting
• Automatic and manual maintenance bypass switch
• Extendable battery cabinets
• Terminal block communication ports

External Batteries

Specifications

• Manufacturer Part Number: S4K144BATC

Dimensions, W x D x H, in.

• 3.30 x 26.10 x 16.90

Weight, lbs.

• 99.9

Parameters

• Valve-regulated, non-spillable, flame retardant, lead acid
• Qty x V x Rating: 2 x 6 x 12V x 8.5Ah

Rack Slide Kits

Specifications

• Manufacturer Part Number: SRS1832
• For racks with 18-32 inch deep support rails

Quantity:

• UPS S4K4U6000C - 3
• External Battery Cabinets S4K144BATC - 4
• Rack Slide Kits SRS1832 - 7

Place of delivery, performance, and acceptance is FOB Destination, Edwards AFB, CA 93524. Any/all delivery charges must be included in the quote for FOB Destination.

Interested parties who believe they can meet all the requirements for the items described in this synopsis are invited to submit in writing a complete quote including delivery FOB Destination Edwards AFB CA 93524. Offerors are required to submit with their quote enough information for the Government to evaluate the minimum requirements detailed in this synopsis/solicitation.

CONTRACTORS MUST COMPLY WITH FAR 52.204-7 SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT (SAM) AND DFARS 252.204-7004 ALTERNATE A. INTERESTED CONTRACTORS CAN ACCESS CLAUSES BY INTERNET URL: http://farsite.hill.af.mil. TO REGISTER WITH SAM, GO TO URL: https://www.sam.gov. REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS MUST BE COMPLETED WITHIN SAM.

Contractors MUST also comply with DFARS provision 252.209-7999. Contractors must fill out the attached provision and return to the POC listed below when responding with a quote to this combined synopsis/solicitation.

FAR, DFAR, and AFFAR provisions and clauses.

The following FAR provisions and clauses apply to this acquisition:
Provision 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors--Commercial Items
Provision 52.211-6, Brand Name or Equal
Clause 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications--Commercial Items
Clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions--Commercial Items
Clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders--Commercial Items, (to include: 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity; 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans; 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities; 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans)
52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside
Clause 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer--System for Award Management
Clause 52.223-11, Ozone-Depleting Substances

The following DFARS clauses apply to this acquisition:
Clause 252.203-7000, Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DOD Officials
Clause 252.203-7002, Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights
Clause 252.203-7005, Representation Relating to Compensation of Former DOD Officials
Clause 252.209-7999, Representation by Corporations Regarding an Unpaid Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction under any Federal Law
Clause 252.211-7003, Item Identification and Valuation
Clause 252.225-7001, Buy American Act and Balance of Payment Program
Clause 252.232-7010, Levies on Contract Payments

The following AFFARS clauses apply to this acquisition:
Clause 5352.201-9101, Ombudsman
Clause 5352.223-9000, Elimination of Use of Class I Ozone Depleting Substances (ODS)

Please submit any questions regarding this solicitation, in writing, prior to the close of this combined synopsis/solicitation to the POC email listed below. (NLT 1:00 pm PST 28 August 2013)

Offers are due at the Air Force Test Center, Directorate of Contracting, 5 South Wolfe Avenue, Edwards AFB, CA, 93524, Attn: Rosann Knarreborg, no later than 28 August 2013 at 1:00 p.m. PST. Faxed transmissions of quotes are acceptable. Fax #: (661) 277-0470. Please call (661) 277-9522, to verify receipt of fax or e-mail inquiries to rosann.knarreborg.1@us.af.mil.