5999--Surge Protected Power Strips
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), specifically the VA Long Beach Healthcare System, is soliciting quotes for Surge Protected Power Strips. This is a 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside opportunity, issued as a Request for Quotes (RFQ).
Scope of Work
The requirement is for Medical Grade Power Strips that meet stringent safety and performance standards, including UL 1363A, UL60601-1, UL60950-1, and UL 1449. Key characteristics include hospital-grade outlets and plugs, heavy-duty steel construction, built-in overload protection, splash-resistant locking safety covers, and Load Monitoring Inform Technology (LED indication of NFPA 99 load limit). The power strips must not have a manual on/off switch, and receptacle covers must require a tool for opening.
Specific items requested are:
- Item 0001: Leviton 53C6M-1S5 6-outlet 15A CM SURGE 15’ CORD or equal (Quantity: 420 EA)
- Item 0002: Leviton 53C6M-1S7 6-outlet 15A CM SURGE 7’ CORD or equal (Quantity: 850 EA)
Offerors must also provide maintenance manuals for all products.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price
- Period of Performance: 90 days from Award/After Receipt of Order (ARO) for delivery. (Note: The SOW indicates a 120-day period of performance after receipt of order for delivery).
- NAICS Code: 335999 (All Other Miscellaneous Electrical Equipment and Component Manufacturing)
- Small Business Size Standard: 600 employees
- Place of Performance: VA Long Beach Healthcare System, 5901 East 7th Street, Long Beach, CA 90822.
Submission & Evaluation
- Questions Due: April 1, 2025, by 12:00 PM Pacific Local Time, via email to victor.oliveros@va.gov. Telephonic questions will not be accepted.
- Offers Due: April 7, 2026, by 3:00 PM Pacific Local Time, via email to victor.oliveros@va.gov.
- Required Submission Documents: Completed SF 1449, including vendor information (with SAM UEI), acknowledgement of amendments, schedule of supplies (identifying manufacturer and model), delivery schedule, VAAR 852.219-78 Certificate of Compliance, and FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications.
- Evaluation: Will include manufacturer's product specifications and warranty literature.
Eligibility & Notes
- This is a 100% SDVOSB Set-Aside.
- Vendors must be registered and active in SAM.gov.
- Items offered must comply with the Buy American Act.
- Delivery is FOB destination, DROP SHIP ONLY, to the VA Long Beach Healthcare System, Building 149 warehouse.
- A kickoff meeting is required within ten (10) days of task order issuance.
- Invoices must be submitted electronically via Tungsten Network (http://www.fsc.va.gov/einvoice.asp).
- FAR clauses 52.212-1, 52.212-4, 52.212-3, and 52.212-5 are incorporated by reference.