J061--REQUEST FOR QUOTES UNINTERRUPTABLE POWER SUPPLY SERVICE CONTRACT BALTIMORE VA MEDICAL CENTER 36C24526Q0447

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is a Request for Quote (RFQ) for Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) inspection and preventative maintenance services at the Baltimore VA Medical Center. The contract will cover a base year plus four option years. The goal is to ensure optimal battery life, component longevity, and operational reliability of the UPS units, addressing issues of long lead times, high repair costs, and uneconomical replacement fees.

• Annual major services: full system inspections, thermal scanning, load testing, and battery capacity tests.

• Minor services (quarterly/semi-annual): visual inspections, cleaning, fan checks, and battery monitoring system reviews.

• Comprehensive UPS inspection report including findings, photos, battery health analytics, and maintenance actions.

• Correction of all identified deficiencies to ensure UPS systems operate in compliance with manufacturer specifications and NFPA standards.

• Contractor must be authorized by the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) and authorized to purchase repair parts directly from the manufacturer.

• Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price

• Period of Performance: Base Year plus 4 Option Years (POP: 05-18-2026 to 05-17-2031)

• Estimated Value: Not explicitly stated, but NAICS code 238210 (Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors) with a size standard of $19 Million.

• Proposal Submission Deadline: May 18, 2026, 10:00 AM ET.

• Questions (RFIs) Deadline: May 11, 2026, 10:00 AM ET.

• Submission Method: Email quotes to Billie.Pratt@va.gov. Email RFIs to Billie.Pratt@va.gov.

• Evaluation Factors: Technical Qualifications, Past Performance, and Price. Technical Qualifications and Past Performance are weighted equally to Price.

• Site Visit: Mandatory on May 5, 2026, at 9:00 AM ET at the Baltimore VA Medical Center. POC: Dwayne Perry (443-422-7234, dwayne.perry@va.gov).

• This solicitation is a Set Aside for SDVOSB (Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business).

• Offerors must be certified SDVOSBs and listed in the SBA certification database.

• Limitations on subcontracting apply (50% for services).

• All relevant FAR and VAAR clauses are incorporated by reference.

• Offerors must complete and submit specific representations and certifications.

• Payment will be made via Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) monthly.

• Invoices must be submitted electronically.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a Service Contract Act (SCA) Wage Determination, specifically Wage Determination No. 2015-4265, Revision No. 32, dated 12/03/2025. It establishes the minimum wage rates and fringe benefits required for various occupations when performing contract work in specific counties of Maryland (Anne Arundel, Baltimore, Baltimore City, Carroll, Harford, Howard, Queen Anne's).

• Lists numerous occupational codes and titles.
• Specifies the minimum hourly wage rate for each occupation.
• Indicates that fringe benefits are required and follow the occupational listing.
• Includes notes on Executive Orders (EO) 13706 and 13658 regarding paid sick leave and minimum wage rates.
• Details general benefits such as vacation and holidays.
• Outlines the process for conforming unlisted classifications and wage rates.

This document is crucial for bidders to understand the labor costs associated with the opportunity. It dictates the minimum wages and benefits that must be paid to service employees working on the contract, directly impacting the cost proposal. Bidders must ensure their proposed wages and benefits meet or exceed these requirements for all listed occupations.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a Request for Quotes (RFQ) for an Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) Service Contract at the Baltimore VA Medical Center. The solicitation number is 36C24526Q0447.

The specific requirements for the UPS service contract are detailed in the attached documents, including "SAM-Service Contract Act Wage Determination 2015-4265_B" and "36C24526Q0447".

• Contracting Office Address: Department of Veterans Affairs, 361 Boiler House RD, Perry Point MD 21902.

• Place of Performance: Department of Veterans Affairs, Baltimore VA Medical Center, 10 North Greene Street, Baltimore MD 21201, USA.

• Response Date/Time/Zone: May 18, 2026, 10:00 AM Eastern Time, New York, USA.

• Point of Contact: Bill Pratt, Contracting Officer, Billie.Pratt@va.gov, 410-642-2411.

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

• NAICS Code: 238210 (Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors).

• Product Service Code: J061.

• Additional information can be found at the agency's URL: https://www.va.gov.

• The contracting office zip code is 21902.