J061-- UPS Bi-Annual Maintenance

SOL #: 36C24626Q0137Pre-Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

Veterans Affairs

Veterans Affairs, Department Of

246-NETWORK CONTRACTING OFFICE 6 (36C246)

HAMPTON, VA, 23667, United States

Place of Performance

Asheville, NC

NAICS

Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance (811210)

PSC

Maintenance, Repair And Rebuilding Of Equipment: Electric Wire, And Power And Distribution Equipment (J061)

Set Aside

Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside (FAR 19.14) (SDVOSBC)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/fb6f96c8a9d4425a9de8f25bf1271f39/view

Timeline

Posted

Feb 3, 2026

Last Updated

Feb 4, 2026

Response Deadline

Feb 11, 2026, 9:00 PM

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), specifically Network Contracting Office 6, is seeking proposals for bi-annual preventative maintenance inspections of Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) systems at the Charles George VA Medical Center in Asheville, NC. This is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside. The objective is to ensure the reliability and operational readiness of these critical systems. Quotes are due by February 11, 2026, at 4:00 PM ET.

Scope of Work

The contractor will perform semi-annual preventive maintenance inspections of all UPS systems on-site. Services include:

Visual inspection and functional testing.
Battery health checks and cleaning.
Diagnostic log analysis and firmware/software updates (if applicable).
Provision of comprehensive inspection reports detailing findings and recommended corrective actions.

Contract & Timeline

Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price.
Set-Aside: Total Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB). Offerors must be verified in the SBA database and registered in SAM.
Place of Performance: Charles George VA Medical Center, Asheville, NC.
Response Due: February 11, 2026, 4:00 PM ET.
Published: February 3, 2026.
Estimated Value: The solicitation mentions an estimated overall acquisition value of $34 Million, though this is not necessarily for this specific solicitation.

Evaluation

Award will be based on a best value approach considering:

Technical Capability: Assessment of ability to meet Performance Work Statement (PWS) requirements, including management, safety, and contingency planning.
Past Performance: Emphasis on recent (within 3 years) and relevant (similar scope/size, particularly UPS maintenance) work.
Price: Evaluation for reasonableness.

Additional Notes

A site visit is not formally scheduled; offerors are encouraged to inspect the site independently.
Offerors are responsible for monitoring SAM.gov for any amendments.
A Wage Determination under the Service Contract Act is included, outlining minimum wage rates and fringe benefits for applicable occupations in Buncombe, Henderson, and Madison counties, NC. Bidders must ensure compliance with these labor requirements when estimating costs.
The primary point of contact is Dave Hoover, Contract Specialist, at david.hoover5@va.gov.