6150-- Replacement of UPS batteries
Overview
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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.
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 Veterans Benefits Administration (36C10D), is soliciting quotations for Uninterrupted Power Source (UPS) Battery Replacement and Installation Services at the VA Winston-Salem Regional Office in North Carolina. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside acquisition, with the government intending to award a Firm Fixed Price contract. Quotations are due July 1, 2026, at 1:00 PM Eastern Standard Time.
Scope of Work
The contractor will be responsible for providing all necessary personnel, labor, equipment, materials, and disposal for the replacement and installation of 18 UPS batteries (Model: BBP-AR-33-6KRM). Key deliverables include:
- Removal and disposal of old UPS units and associated dunnage.
- Complete installation of new UPS units, including on-site full batteries calibration.
- All parts must be manufactured and delivered by the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM).
- A one-year warranty on all installed UPS units, including full replacement cost.
- Initiation of a contracted preventative maintenance plan within the last three months of the warranty expiration.
- Rework at no cost if a unit is improperly installed or fails immediately after installation.
- Contractor personnel must wear identification badges and will be escorted by VA staff.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (RFQ).
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5).
- NAICS Code: 335910 - Battery Manufacturing.
- Product/Service Code: 6150 - Miscellaneous Electric Power And Distribution Equipment.
- Period of Performance: Base period from July 10, 2026, to August 31, 2026.
- Place of Performance: VA Regional Office, 251 North Main Street, Winston-Salem, NC 27155.
Submission & Evaluation
- Questions Deadline: June 25, 2026, at 1:00 PM EST, via email to Mariam.Ibrahim2@va.gov.
- Quotation Submission Deadline: July 1, 2026, at 1:00 PM EST, via email to Mariam.Ibrahim2@va.gov.
- Evaluation Factors: Technical, Past Performance, and Price are considered equally important.
- Technical Evaluation: Quotes for the exact Brand and Model/Part Number (BBP-AR-33-6KRM) will be rated "Acceptable." Substitute items will be evaluated for equal or better function and quality. Delivery capability within the specified timeframe is critical.
- Past Performance: Evaluated via CPARS data or two (2) completed Past Performance Questionnaires (PPQs), with at least one for prime contractor work, recent, and relevant.
- Price Evaluation: To determine if the price is fair and reasonable.
Additional Notes
Invoices must be submitted electronically via Tungsten (OB10) or other accepted electronic methods. The solicitation incorporates relevant FAR clauses, including those for Buy American and SAM registration.