System Support and UPS Capacitor and Fan Replacement
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 the Navy / NAVSUP FLT LOG CTR NORFOLK is soliciting for System Support and UPS Capacitor and Fan Replacement for the P-160 MILCON project in Virginia Beach, VA. This is a Sole Source procurement, restricted to Vertiv Corporation. The contract will be a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) award. Offers are due by May 5, 2026.
Scope of Work
This solicitation covers scheduled system support and the end-of-service replacement of specific UPS components, including "FANS NXL250-400WSTC" fans/blowers and "ALL AC-DC CAPS NXL250-400WSTC" capacitors. Key services include:
- System support, including power ups and power downs.
- Replacement services for fans/blowers and DC capacitors, involving checking connections, cleaning, verifying new parts, and recording performance metrics. This acquisition is essential for maintaining the technical integrity of critical power infrastructure for the Commander, Undersea Surveillance, requiring genuine OEM parts, proprietary service tools, software, and firmware updates.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP)
- Period of Performance: September 7, 2026 – September 6, 2027
- Set-Aside: Sole Source (Restricted to Vertiv Corporation)
- Offer Due Date: May 5, 2026, 12:00 PM (Eastern Time)
- Questions Due: April 29, 2026 (Government reserves the right not to answer questions received after this date)
- Published Date: April 27, 2026
Submission & Evaluation
Quotes must be submitted via email to Ms. Valara Cheristin (valara.r.cheristin.civ@us.navy.mil) and Mr. William Spencer (william.p.spencer.civ@us.navy.mil). Submissions must be virus-free and compatible with Microsoft Office 365 Excel and Adobe PDF. The cover page of the quote must include the Solicitation Number (N0018926QL093), Quoter Name and Address, CAGE Code, SAM Unique Entity ID, applicable Tax I.D. Number (TIN), and Point of Contact information. Quotes must be valid for 60 days. The price quote must include a completed price list for each CLIN and supplemental information to support price reasonableness. Award will be a Firm Fixed Price contract based on the initial quote, as this is a sole source procurement. Non-price factors will not be evaluated.
Eligibility / Set-Aside
This is a Sole Source acquisition, restricted to Vertiv Corporation. Vertiv is identified as the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and the sole authorized service provider for the Liebert power product line, precluding competition in accordance with FAR 12.102(a).
Additional Notes
This solicitation incorporates FAR clauses 52.212-1, 52.212-3, and 52.212-5 by reference. Payment instructions will be processed through Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF). Specific clauses related to contractor access to facilities, IT systems, and sensitive information are included, requiring background investigations and training.