J069--UPS Battery Removal and Installation Services

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a solicitation for UPS Battery Removal and Installation Services. The contracting office is Network Contracting Office 20, located in Vancouver, WA (ZIP code 98661).

• The primary service required is UPS Battery Removal and Installation.

• This appears to be an award notice rather than a solicitation, as an award has already been made.

• Not applicable as this is an award notice.

• The original solicitation was set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB).

• The original solicitation number was 36C26026Q0256.

• The award number is 36C26026P0202.

• The award was made on 01-23-2026 to ANTONCECCHI POWER LLC for $28,158.80.

Other / Unclassified

This document provides instructions and details for a mandatory site visit related to the UPS Battery Installation Services requirement at the VA Puget Sound Healthcare System – Seattle Campus. The site visit is for viewing purposes only to allow potential offerors to observe equipment locations and the service environment. Photography, touching equipment, and asking questions during the visit are prohibited. A VHA employee escort will be required at all times.

• Date & Time: January 13, 2025, from 08:00 PST to 11:00 PST.
• Location: Seattle VA Medical Center, Building 100 - Lobby, 1660 S Columbian Way, Seattle, WA 98108.
• Attendance: Recommended but not required for eligible offerors.
• RSVP: Interested contractors must provide a by-name attendee list to derek.crockett@va.gov and John.Crosson@va.gov no later than 24 hours before the scheduled visit.
• Questions: All solicitation-related questions must be submitted via email to derek.crockett@va.gov by January 14, 2026, at 14:00 PST, following instructions in the main solicitation.
• Note: Inability or unwillingness to attend the site visit will not alter the solicitation's terms and conditions.

Other / Unclassified

This document is a U.S. Department of Labor Wage Determination (No. 2015-5535, Revision No. 27) for the Service Contract Act (SCA), applicable to King and Snohomish Counties in Washington State. It lists prevailing wage rates and fringe benefits for various occupations. The document also includes notes on Executive Orders 13706 (Paid Sick Leave) and 13658 (Minimum Wage), detailing their applicability and requirements for federal contractors. Specific details on Health & Welfare benefits, Vacation, and Holidays are provided. It also outlines procedures for requesting additional classifications and wage rates using Standard Form 1444 (SF-1444) if an occupation is not listed.

This wage determination is crucial for any bidder on a federal contract subject to the Service Contract Act in the specified geographic area. It establishes the minimum hourly wage rates and fringe benefits that must be paid to service employees performing work under such a contract. Bidders must use these rates when calculating their labor costs for proposals. The document also clarifies requirements related to paid sick leave, minimum wage adjustments, and the process for conforming unlisted occupations, all of which directly impact labor costs and compliance obligations.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation (RFQ) for UPS battery replacement and installation services for the Department of Veterans Affairs, VA Puget Sound Health Care System in Seattle, WA. The requirement is for the procurement and installation of two new UPS batteries to replace depleted ones.

• Procure, remove, and install two new UPS batteries.

• Disconnect, remove, and EPA-approved dispose of old batteries.

• Install new batteries in UPS battery consoles, making all connections per manufacturer recommendations and general standards.

• Verify UPS operation and battery charging.

• Perform visual inspection of battery components, terminals, and cabinets.

• Clean accessible surfaces.

• Provide a verbal report during installation and a Field Activity Report within 5 business days.

• Batteries must meet specific EATON brand or equal specifications (e.g., VRLA Sealed, AGM design, ISO 9001/14001, UL1989 standards).

• A two-year battery OEM warranty or longer is required.

• All work must comply with OSHA, VA codes, and general standards (NFPA 70, 70B, 70E, 110; NETA; IEEE; ANSI).

• Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price.

• Period of Performance: 90 Days after contract award.

• Place of Performance: Puget Sound VA Medical Center, Seattle Campus, Building 1, Seattle, WA.

• Site Visit: January 13th, 08:00-11:00 AM (Advanced email notice required).

• Questions Due: Email to derek.crockett@va.gov by January 14, 2026, 14:00 PST.

• Offers Due: Email to derek.crockett@va.gov by January 19, 2026, 12:00 PM PST.

• Evaluation Factors: Technical Conformance to Specifications, Technical Capabilities, and Price. Award will be made to the offeror representing the best value.

• Submission Requirements: Signed SF 1449, quoted pricing, product literature/data sheets/warranty info, proof of NETA certification, business capabilities documentation, and signed responses to specific clauses (VAAR 852.219-75, 52.225-2, E.5).

• This acquisition is a total SDVOSB (Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business) set-aside.

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

• Small business size standard: $19 Million.

• Offerors must have an active registration in SAM.gov.

• All offers must be submitted via email.

• Monitoring SAM.gov for amendments is the offeror's responsibility.