61--Special Announcement - Notice of Intent to Sole Source
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 the Interior (DOI), specifically the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), has issued a Special Notice announcing its intent to award a sole source, Firm-Fixed-Price purchase order to Eaton Corporation. This action is for Eaton Battery Life Cycle Refresh services for BLM UPS system batteries. This is not a request for proposals.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for Eaton Battery Life Cycle Refresh services to maintain and provide ongoing support for the BLM's Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) system batteries.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm-Fixed-Price Purchase Order (intended sole source)
- Procurement Basis: Noncompetitive, under FAR 13.106(b)(1)
- Intended Awardee: Eaton Corporation
- Response Deadline for Interested Parties: May 18, 2026, at 10:00 AM MT
- Published: May 6, 2026
Eligibility & Competition
- NAICS Code: 335999 (All Other Miscellaneous Manufacturing)
- Business Size Standard: 600 employees
- Justification for Sole Source: Market research indicates Eaton Corporation is the sole authorized provider of service support for their specific UPS products, utilizing proprietary software. Eaton does not train, certify, or support third-party providers for these services.
- Set-Aside: None (intended sole source)
Action for Interested Parties
Parties interested in this requirement and capable of providing the specified services must submit their interest and capability via EMAIL ONLY to Casey Carlson at casey_carlson@ios.doi.gov. Responses via phone or fax will not be considered. The government reserves the right to determine whether to compete this requirement based on responses received.
Additional Notes
This notice is anticipatory and not binding. No solicitation document is available.