B24 UPS Maintenance and Repair, NIST, Boulder, CO
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
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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 National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), under the Department of Commerce, is issuing a Sources Sought / Request for Information (RFI) for UPS Maintenance and Repair Services for Building 24 at its Boulder, Colorado campus. This RFI aims to identify qualified firms for a potential future Total Small Business Set-Aside contract. Responses are due May 19, 2026, at 4:00 PM Mountain.
Purpose
This notice is solely for information and planning purposes to gauge industry interest and capability. It is not a solicitation (RFQ/RFP) and does not guarantee a future solicitation. The government will not pay for RFI responses.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for preventative maintenance and repair services for Liebert EXS UPS equipment (30kVA) and associated battery cabinets (80 VRLA batteries) in Building 24. Key services include:
- Annual Preventative Maintenance: Visual inspection, meter readings, connection checks, operational tests.
- Battery Performance Evaluation: Inspection, measurements, and reporting.
- Emergency Response: Guaranteed 4-hour on-site response, 24/7.
- Parts & Labor: Includes parts coverage (filters, batteries) and 100% labor/travel coverage (24/7). Excludes capacitors/fan replacements.
- Technician Requirements: Factory-trained and authorized Liebert technicians with proprietary tools.
- Compliance: Battery recycling per EPA requirements and compliance with Homeland Security Presidential Directive (HSPD)-12.
- Coordination: Close coordination with NIST COR for power shutdowns and work schedules.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Sources Sought / Request for Information (RFI)
- Anticipated Contract Duration: One (1) year base period with four (4) one-year option periods.
- NAICS Code: 561210 – Facility Support Services (SBA size standard: $47.0 million).
- Set-Aside: Intended Total Small Business Set-Aside.
- Response Due: May 19, 2026, 4:00 PM Mountain.
- Published: April 30, 2026.
- Place of Performance: NIST Boulder Campus, 325 Broadway, Boulder, CO 80305.
Submission Requirements
Interested parties must submit an Interest and Capability Statement limited to 20 pages (Times New Roman, 12-point font, 8.5x11; 11x17 acceptable for cut sheets/drawings). Submissions should include cut sheets, drawings, and previous installation examples.
- Submission Method: Email to shawn.borisow@nist.gov.
- Email Subject Line: "Source Sought: B24 UPS Maintenance and Repair".
- Required Information: Company name, UEI, address, phone, fax, email, and business size status for NAICS 561210.
- Attachments: Only .pdf, .doc, .docx, .xlsx, or .xls files are allowed. No .zip or .exe.
- Proprietary information must be clearly marked and segregated.
Additional Notes
Please make use of the attached Draft Statement of Work (SOW) for detailed requirements. Questions regarding this notice must be submitted via email only to the point of contact.