Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS)
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
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 Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), specifically Network Contracting Office 4 (NCO 4), is conducting a Sources Sought for Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) units for the Philadelphia VA Medical Center. This is for market research purposes to identify potential qualified sources. Responses are due May 29, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for nine (9) Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) units to replace existing UPS Power Supplies at the Philadelphia VAMC CBOCs, supporting the national Electronic Health Records Modernization (EHRM) initiative. This is a Brand Name or Equal requirement, with Vertiv Liebert GXT5 UPS cited as an example.
Key Salient Characteristics for each 6kVA unit include:
- Input: 208V L6-30P
- Output: 208V (3)L6-20R (3)L6-30R
- Configuration: Single Phase, Rack/Tower
- Battery Backup: 3.5 minutes at full load
- Features: Includes SNMP Communications Card
- Dimensions: 8.5” x 16.9” x 23.6”
- Warranty: 3 Year parts / 2 Year battery
Installation is not required. Delivery will be to Corporal Michael J. Crescenz VA Medical Center (CMCVAMC) main campus, 3900 Woodland Ave, Philadelphia, PA, 19104, for OIT onboarding.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Sources Sought (for market research only)
- NAICS Code: 335999 (Small Business Size Standard: 500 employees)
- Response Due: May 29, 2026, by 4:30 PM Eastern Standard Time (EST)
- Published Date: May 20, 2026
- Set-Aside: None specified (market research to determine potential set-aside)
Response Instructions
Interested parties must email their complete response to mcdaniel.brayboy@va.gov. Responses should include:
- Company name, address, Point of Contact (POC), phone, email
- DUNS Number, CAGE Code, Unique Entity ID
- Business size status (e.g., SDVOSB, VOSB, Hubzone, WOSB, SB, Large) and confirmation of small business status under NAICS 335999.
- Indication of whether the company is a manufacturer, distributor, or equivalent provider.
- Manufacturer's business size and country of manufacture.
- For large businesses, designated distributors.
- For small businesses (distributors/resellers), details on any alterations, assembly, or modifications.
- Intended subcontracting percentage and breakdown.
- Existing FSS/GSA/NAC or other federal contract information, and if the items are available on schedule.
- General pricing (for market research only).
- Capabilities regarding the salient characteristics.
- Feedback/suggestions on requirements or Statement of Work (if applicable).
Important Notes
This notice is for market research and planning purposes only; it does not constitute a solicitation, and no contract will be awarded based on responses. The government will not pay for any costs incurred in responding. All information received will be handled as proprietary if marked.