This is a combined synopsis solicitation for commercial items for the replacement of a failed Schneider Electric Galaxy VX 500 kW N1 UPS at the Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) in Washington, DC. The contractor shall provide all parts, labor, transportation, materials, and supplies to remove the existing UPS, furnish and install a new one, connect it to existing infrastructure, and perform startup, testing, and commissioning. The new UPS must meet specific minimum specifications including manufacturer, model, voltage, network management card, compatibility with existing batteries and breakers, and must fit within the existing footprint. The contractor must be an authorized Schneider Electric APC distributor or reseller and utilize OEM-certified technicians. This is a total small business competitive announcement. Award will be made on a firm-fixed-price basis to the lowest price technically acceptable offer. Offerors are required to submit documentation from the manufacturer stating they are an authorized distributor. Quotations must be submitted via email and include DUNS number and CAGE code. Prospective contractors must have an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) database.
The bid notice does not explicitly state a delivery deadline. It mentions an estimated delivery time and FOB destination as preferred, but specific dates are not provided.
The bid notice does not specify payment terms.
The bid notice states that All equipment must be covered by the manufacturers warranty. and all software licensing, warranty, and service associated with the equipment system shall be in accordance with the oem terms and conditions.
The bid notice states that The government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the government, price and other factors considered. and The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers: lowest price technically acceptable.
The bid notice requires that he contractor must be an authorized schneider electric apc distributor or reseller and he contractor must utilize oemcertified technicians for startup and commissioning services. Additionally, Offerors are required to submit documentation from the manufacturer stating that they are an authorized distributor for the specific items being procured.
The bid notice does not specify penalties.
The bid notice does not mention a site visit.
The bid notice does not require sample submission.
The bid notice does not specify a challenge deadline.