UPS Battery Boise VAMC

Amendment / Modification

This document is Amendment 0001 to Solicitation 36C26026Q0505. Its primary purpose is to provide answers to questions submitted by potential vendors regarding the solicitation.

This amendment addresses vendor questions, but does not appear to modify specific sections of the original solicitation text provided in this excerpt. It includes a continuation page for Questions and Answers.

• The amendment confirms that no site visits are scheduled due to the low complexity of the project.
• It confirms that the total quantity of batteries to be replaced is 80 units.
• It states that no photos of existing batteries are available, but the installation environment offers several hundred square feet of workspace.
• The amendment does not explicitly state whether the hour and date for receipt of offers is extended. The form indicates "is not extended" in one section and "is extended" in another, requiring clarification from the original solicitation or further amendments.

Other / Unclassified

This document is a U.S. Department of Labor Wage Determination (WD) issued under the Service Contract Act. It specifies the minimum wage rates and fringe benefits required for various occupations performing contract work in the Idaho counties of Ada, Boise, Canyon, Gem, and Owyhee. The determination includes a list of occupations with their corresponding hourly wage rates and details on required fringe benefits such as health and welfare, paid sick leave (EO 13706), vacation, and holidays.

This wage determination is crucial for bidders to understand the labor costs associated with performing services under a federal contract in the specified geographic area. Bidders must ensure their proposals account for at least the minimum wage rates and fringe benefits listed. Key details include:

• Occupational Wage Rates: A comprehensive list of occupations (e.g., Administrative Support, Automotive Service, Health Occupations, IT, Maintenance) with their minimum hourly wages.
• Fringe Benefits: Specific rates for Health & Welfare ($5.55/hour or $222.00/week), Paid Sick Leave (EO 13706: $5.09/hour or $203.60/week), Vacation (2 weeks after 1 year, 3 after 5, 4 after 15), and 11 paid holidays.
• Executive Orders: Applicability of EO 13706 (Paid Sick Leave) and EO 13658 (minimum wage rate of $13.30/hour or higher if listed on the determination for contracts awarded between Jan 1, 2015, and Jan 29, 2022).
• Hazardous Pay: Differentials for working with ordnance, explosives, and incendiary materials (8% for high hazard, 4% for low hazard).
• Uniform Allowance: Guidelines for furnishing and maintaining uniforms, including reimbursement rates ($3.35/week for cleaning).
• Conformance Process: Procedures for classifying and determining wages for occupations not listed in the determination, using Standard Form 1444 (SF-1444).
• Footnotes: Specific notes for computer employees (exemption criteria) and night/Sunday pay for air traffic controllers and weather observers.

Bidders must consult this document to accurately price their proposals and ensure compliance with federal labor laws for service contracts.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for the replacement of UPS batteries for two Eaton UPS units (Model 93PM-100-IAC and 93PM-L-120) at the Boise VA Medical Center. The service includes battery removal, shipping, replacement, and recycling, along with UPS software updates for the Eaton 93PM-L-120.

• Removal, shipping, replacement, and recycling of 40 HRL 12390WFR batteries for the Eaton 93PM-100-IAC UPS.

• Removal, shipping, replacement, and recycling of 40 batteries for the Eaton 93PM-L-120 UPS.

• UPS software update by an Eaton technician or equivalent for the Eaton 93PM-L-120.

• Provision of a recycling certificate or certificate of destruction for disposed lithium-ion batteries.

• Submission of a report summarizing materials installed, warranty information, and test results.

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

• Contractors must be certified by NETA or a similar accredited association and have OSHA 10-hour construction safety training.

• Contractors must possess technical training and experience in low/medium voltage electrical power systems, particularly in healthcare facilities.

• Adherence to OSHA 29 CFR 1910 Subpart S and NFPA 70E standards for electrical safety.

• All work must be documented and comply with NETA, NEMA, NEC, ANSI, ASTM, IEEE, OSHA, and VA codes & standards.

• Scheduled electrical outages require at least two weeks' advance written approval from the VA COR.

• Only manufacturer-trained or authorized service engineers/technicians may perform services.

• Estimated value: $34 Million (This appears to be a placeholder or maximum value, not a guaranteed contract amount).

• Period of Performance: Base POP Begin: 04-21-2026, POP End: 07-21-2026.

• 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).

• Offer Due Date: 04-16-2026 at 1:00 PM PDT.

• Questions Due Date: 04-09-2026 at 11:00 AM PDT.

• Responses to questions and quotes must be submitted in writing to Robert Weeks at robert.weeks@va.gov.

• Evaluation Factor: Price Only. Quotes must meet all requirements; partial quotes will not be accepted.

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

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

• Contractors must complete and submit VAAR 852.219-75 (Limitations on Subcontracting) and VAAR 852.219-73 (Notice of Total Set-Aside).

• Contractors must also complete the E.2 Buy American Certificate.

• Proof of Authorized Dealer status is required if reselling.

• The solicitation incorporates FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-4, 52.212-3, and 52.212-5 by reference. FAR 52.212-3 and 52.212-5 are attached.

• Payment will be made via Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) or Third Party payment.

• Invoices are to be submitted upon receipt.