DC01--Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) Battery and Cooling Units Maintenance Services VBA Reno Regional Office
Overview
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PSC
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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), Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA), is issuing a pre-solicitation for Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) Battery and Cooling Units Maintenance Services at the VBA Boise Regional Office in Boise, ID. This notice anticipates a formal Request for Quotations (RFQ) around June 4, 2026, under solicitation number 36C10D26Q0119, with a closing date of June 16, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide comprehensive Preventive Maintenance Services for specific APC UPS and Schneider InRow cooling units. Key services include:
- On-site repairs, semi-annual maintenance, and 24x7 emergency repair services.
- Inspections, certifications, and repairs performed according to manufacturer specifications and industry standards.
- Provision of all parts (excluding batteries), labor, and materials.
- Possession of sufficient tools and diagnostic equipment for inspecting, calibrating, and servicing the UPS system.
The contractor must be an APC-certified service provider. Equipment to be serviced includes three Schneider InRow RD 300mm Fluid Cooled units and one UPS / Symmetra PX1 ISX20KF 20kW N+1 unit.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Pre-solicitation (RFQ anticipated)
- Solicitation Number: 36C10D26Q0119
- Period of Performance: One 12-month base period and four (4) 12-month option periods.
- Set-Aside: None specified.
- RFQ Release (Anticipated): On or about June 4, 2026
- RFQ Close Date (Anticipated): On or about June 16, 2026, at 4:00 PM MT.
- Published Date: June 2, 2026
Site Visit & Questions
An optional site visit is scheduled for June 10, 2026, at 1:00 PM MT at the VBA Boise Regional Office, 444 W. Fort St., Boise, ID 83702. Interested attendees should RSVP to Tamara Feist-Hatfield (tamara.feist-hatfield@va.gov), including company information and participant names. All material questions must be submitted in writing.
Eligibility & Submission
Offerors must be registered with a Unique Entity ID (UEI) and active in the System for Award Management (SAM) at www.sam.gov prior to submitting a quotation and throughout the contract period. The solicitation will be available electronically only on www.SAM.gov. Offerors are responsible for routinely checking the website for the RFQ and any amendments, as no individual notifications will be provided.