UPS battery backup

SOL #: 12639526Q0042Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

Agriculture
Animal And Plant Health Inspection Service
MRPBS MINNEAPOLIS MN
MINNEAPOLIS, MN, 55401, United States

Place of Performance

Fort Collins, CO

NAICS

Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors (238210)

PSC

Construction Of Miscellaneous Buildings (Y1JZ)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Timeline

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Posted
Feb 6, 2026
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Last Updated
Mar 6, 2026
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Submission Deadline
Mar 9, 2026, 5:00 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 U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), specifically the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), is seeking quotes for the installation of a UPS battery backup system for a server in Fort Collins, CO. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity. Quotes are due March 9, 2026, at 12 p.m. CT.

Scope of Work

The project involves adding a 25kW UPS unit to one of the current 60-amp circuits for the main server rack. Required equipment includes a Galaxy VS UPS 25kW 208V with two internal 9Ah smart modular battery strings (expandable to four), a Galaxy VS Maintenance Bypass cabinet, and an Emergency Power Off button. All materials must be on-site the day of installation, with downtime limited to one day. Work hours are weekdays, 7 am – 4 pm. Contractor personnel must possess a valid driver's license. The existing electrical panel is a Siemens P1, 208Y/120 3P 4W, 250 Amps Max, compatible with specific 100A max device types, requiring a minimum cabinet size of 20" W x 5.75" DP x 38" H.

Contract & Timeline

  • Opportunity Type: Solicitation (Request for Quotations)
  • Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
  • Estimated Magnitude: Between $25,000 and $100,000
  • Completion: No later than 90 days after Notice to Proceed
  • Payment Bond: Required within 10 days of award
  • Published Date: February 11, 2026

Submission & Evaluation

Quotes must be submitted by March 9, 2026, at 12 p.m. CT to james.g.roloff@usda.gov. Complete quote packages must include the quote page, demonstration of relevant experience, and past performance information. Award will be made on a Lowest Price, Technically Acceptable (LPTA) basis. Evaluation factors include Price and Technical Capability (relevant experience with electrical equipment of similar size and scope). Past performance will also be assessed.

Key Dates

  • Questions Due: March 4, 2026, at 12 p.m. CT
  • Site Visit: February 23, 2026, at 10 a.m. MT
  • Quotes Due: March 9, 2026, at 12 p.m. CT

Additional Notes

Federal Construction Wage Rates for Larimer County, Colorado (General Decision Number CO20260024, effective 01/02/2026) apply to this project. Bidders must account for these prevailing wage rates in their proposals. The USDA is exempt from sales tax. Numerous FAR and AGAR clauses are incorporated by reference.

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