6130--Brand-name or equal UPS batteries for medicine refrigerators
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Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
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- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
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Quick Summary
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) VISN 09 is soliciting proposals for Brand-name or equal Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) batteries for BD Pyxis ES pharmaceutical refrigerators. This Firm-Fixed-Price contract is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside. The requirement is for the Robley Rex Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Louisville, KY. Quotes are due June 11, 2026, by 11:00 AM EST.
Scope of Work
The VA requires UPS battery systems to provide emergency power to BD Pyxis ES pharmaceutical refrigerators. Key requirements include:
- Product: Brand-name or equal to Medi-Products SaverCell-S / SaverCell Plus-S battery backup / UPS systems.
- Technical Specifications:
- Self-contained, plug-and-play, 115–120 V AC, 60 Hz.
- Suitable for indoor hospital/pharmacy environments.
- Pure sine-wave output compatible with medical refrigerators.
- Minimum continuous output power of 1500 W.
- Minimum 2.0 kWh usable energy (SaverCell-S), with larger capacity preferred.
- Minimum 4 hours of uninterrupted runtime at continuous load.
- Seamless transfer between utility and battery power.
- Integrated electronic protection features.
- Rechargeable, field-replaceable batteries.
- Local status indication and compact design.
- Listed by a nationally recognized testing laboratory (e.g., UL, ETL).
- Intended for non-life-support medical equipment.
- Compliance: Products must meet or exceed all specified salient characteristics; failure to do so will result in disqualification.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price
- Period of Performance: Base period from June 2026 to September 2026.
- NAICS Code: 335999 - All Other Miscellaneous Electrical Equipment and Component Manufacturing.
- Product/Service Code: 6130 - Converters, Electrical, Nonrotating.
- Place of Performance: Department of Veterans Affairs, Robley Rex Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Louisville, KY.
- Delivery Dates: June 22, 2026 - September 30, 2026 (FOB Destination).
Eligibility & Submission
- Set-Aside: This is a Total Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside. Offerors must be certified SDVOSBs in the SBA database at the time of offer and award.
- Submission Method: Email quotes to Racheda Atkins at racheda.atkins@va.gov.
- Submission Deadline: June 11, 2026, by 11:00 AM EST.
- Questions Deadline: June 09, 2026, by 11:00 AM EST.
- Required Forms: VAAR 852.219-76 (Limitations on Subcontracting) must be submitted.
Evaluation Factors
Award will be based on:
- Price: Assessed for comprehensive understanding, consistency, fairness, and reasonableness.
- Technical Acceptability: Demonstrated compliance with all solicitation requirements and salient characteristics. Requires product literature, specifications, supporting documents, and proof of OEM authorization or authorized distributor status.
Additional Notes
Offers must include Technical Acceptability, Pricing Information, and Delivery Date. Annual representations and certifications must be completed electronically in SAM.