J030-- UPS Battery Replacement Boise Amendment 0002 to the RFQ

Amendment / Modification

This amendment (0002) to solicitation 36C26026Q0159 extends the Hour & Date for Receipt of Offers to January 27, 2026, 10:00 AM PST.

It also addresses vendor questions and replaces the salient characteristics and Statement of Work (SOW).

• Salient Characteristics

• Statement of Work (SOW)

• The deadline for offer submission has been extended.

• Vendors must review the updated salient characteristics and SOW for revised requirements.

• Vendors must submit proof that quoted items meet the specifications provided on page 4 of the amendment.

Amendment / Modification

• The deadline for the receipt of offers for RFQ 36C26026Q0159 has been extended.

• The new deadline is January 27, 2026, at 10:00 AM PST.

• Answers to vendor questions are forthcoming.

• The "Hour & Date for Receipt of Offers" section is affected.

• The deadline for submitting offers has been extended to January 27, 2026, 10:00 AM PST.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for UPS Maintenance and Battery Supply for the Boise VA Medical Center (BVAMC). The contractor shall furnish all labor, supervision, travel, materials, supplies, and equipment necessary to perform UPS maintenance and battery replacement for two specific Eaton UPS models: 93PM-100-IAC (SN EP374UJJ08) and 93PM-L-120 (SN EQ042UXX08). The work involves removing, replacing, and recycling batteries, and updating UPS software.

• Removal, replacement, and recycling of batteries for two specified Eaton UPS units (40 batteries each).

• Update of UPS software to recognize battery replacement, requiring an Eaton technician or equivalent.

• Provision of a recycling certificate or certificate of destruction after battery disposal.

• Compliance with The Mercury-Containing and Rechargeable Battery Management Act and Department of Transportation Regulations for battery transport and disposal.

• Services must be performed by Manufacturer Trained or Authorized Service Engineers/Technicians.

• Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 01-15-2026, POP End: 04-15-2026.

• Principal NAICS Code: 811210 (Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance).

• Product/Service Code: J059 (Maintenance, Repair, and Rebuilding of Equipment - Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components).

• Questions due by December 30, 2025, 10:00 AM PT to robert.weeks@va.gov.

• Quotes due by January 5, 2026, 12:00 PM PT to robert.weeks@va.gov.

• Quotes must be complete, self-sufficient, and respond directly to solicitation requirements.

• Proof of certification as an Eaton technician or equivalent is required.

• Evaluation will be based on Price Only. Price will be evaluated for fair and reasonable. Offers must comply with minimum submission requirements.

• This acquisition is a total set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs).

• Offerors must be certified and listed in the SBA certification database as an SDVOSB at the time of offer and award.

• Compliance with Limitations on Subcontracting (LOS) for services is required (not more than 50% of the contract amount paid to firms that are not certified SDVOSBs).

• The document references SF 1449 and includes FAR clauses 52.212-4 and 52.212-5 (incorporated by reference).

• Delivery is to the Boise VA Medical Center, Boise, ID, between 01/15/2026 and 04/15/2026.

Other / Unclassified

This document is a U.S. Department of Labor Wage Determination (WD 2015-5503, Revision 26) for contracts subject to the Service Contract Act (SCA) in Idaho. It specifies the minimum wage rates and fringe benefits required for various occupations. The determination includes rates applicable under Executive Order 14026 (effective Jan 30, 2022) and Executive Order 13658 (effective Jan 1, 2015 - Jan 29, 2022), with specific rates for 2025.

This wage determination is crucial for bidders to understand the labor costs associated with performing services under a federal contract. It outlines:

• Minimum Wage Rates: Specific hourly rates for numerous occupations (e.g., Administrative Support, Automotive Service, Health Occupations, IT, Maintenance, Protective Services).
• Executive Order Minimums: Higher minimums of $17.75/hour (EO 14026) or $13.30/hour (EO 13658) apply, with the higher of the two or the listed occupational rate being mandatory.
• Fringe Benefits: Required health and welfare benefits ($5.55/hour or $5.09/hour for EO 13706 contracts), paid vacation (2-4 weeks based on service), and 11 paid holidays.
• Paid Sick Leave: In accordance with Executive Order 13706, contractors must provide 1 hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours worked, up to 56 hours annually.
• Hazardous Pay: Differentials for working with ordnance or explosives (4% or 8%).
• Uniform Allowance: Guidance on contractor responsibility for uniform costs and maintenance.
• Conformance Process: Procedures for classifying and determining wages for occupations not listed in the determination using Standard Form 1444 (SF-1444).

Bidders must factor these labor costs into their proposals to ensure compliance with federal regulations.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for UPS Battery Replacement services at the Boise VA Medical Center. The government is procuring these services to ensure the continued operation of critical equipment.

• Replacement of UPS batteries.

• Not specified in the provided text.

• Response Date/Time: December 23, 2025, 12 PM Pacific Time.

• Contact: Robert B Weeks, Contract Specialist, robert.weeks@va.gov

• Set-Aside: SDVOSBC (Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business)

• Solicitation Number: 36C26026Q0159

• NAICS Code: 811210

• Product Service Code: J030

• Place of Performance: Boise VA Medical Center, 500 Fort Street, Boise ID 83702-4501

• Contracting Office: Network Contracting Office 20, Vancouver WA 98661