System Support and UPS Capacitor and Fan Replacement

Amendment / Modification

• The closing date for the solicitation has been extended from May 05, 2026, at 1200 to May 12, 2026, at 1200.

• The clause FAR 52.222-90, "Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors" (Deviation 2026-00038), has been added by reference.

• Solicitation closing date.

• Contract clauses.

• The deadline for proposal submissions has been extended by one week.

Solicitation

This document is a solicitation for System Support and UPS Component Replacement. The government is procuring these services to ensure the continued operation and maintenance of specific systems.

• System Support

• UPS Component Replacement

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP)

• Period of Performance: September 7, 2026, to September 6, 2027

• Solicitation Issue Date: April 27, 2026

• Offer Due Date: May 12, 2026, at 12:00 PM

• Quotes are to be submitted via email to Ms. Valara Cheristin and Mr. William Spencer.

• Questions regarding solicitation requirements should be submitted via email by April 29, 2026, at 12:00 PM EST.

• Quotes must include a completed price list for each CLIN, supplemental information to support price reasonableness, and be valid for 60 days after the solicitation closing date.

• The award will be made on a sole source basis after the price is determined to be fair and reasonable. Non-price factors will not be evaluated.

• This acquisition is unrestricted.

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

• Payment will be made via Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF).

Justification for Sole Source

This document justifies a sole source acquisition for system support and essential UPS capacitor and fan replacements for the Commander, Undersea Surveillance. Competition is precluded in accordance with FAR 12.102(a).

• System support including power ups and power downs.

• Replacement of specific UPS components: "FANS NXL250-400WSTC" fans/blowers and "ALL AC-DC CAPS NXL250-400WSTC" capacitors.

• Fan/Blower Replacement Service includes checking connections, cleaning, and verifying new parts.

• DC Capacitor and Fan Replacement Service includes checking connections, verifying new capacitors, cleaning, recording performance metrics, and replacing capacitors.

• Contractor: Vertiv Corporation

• Cage Code: 1EDC2

• Period of Performance: 07 September 2026 – 06 September 2027

Not applicable as this is a sole source justification.

Restricted to Vertiv Corporation as the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and sole authorized service provider for the Liebert power product line.

• The justification highlights that only Vertiv can provide genuine OEM parts (capacitors and fans) to maintain equipment integrity and prevent hardware incompatibility or system-wide faults.
• Vertiv's proprietary service tools, software, and firmware updates are necessary for optimal equipment performance and specialized maintenance.
• The acquisition is essential for maintaining the technical integrity of the critical power infrastructure.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation, N0018926QL093, is for "System Support and UPS Component Replacement." The government is procuring services related to system support and the replacement of UPS components.

• The primary deliverable is "System Support and Capacitor and Fans Replacements."

• The pricing arrangement is Firm Fixed Price.

• The contract type is Firm Fixed Price (FFP).

• The period of performance is from 07 Sep 2026 to 06 Sep 2027.

• Offer Due Date: 05 May 2026, 12:00 PM.

• Quotes must be submitted via email to Ms. Valara Cheristin and Mr. William Spencer.

• Quotes must be virus-free and compatible with Microsoft Office 365 Excel and Adobe PDF.

• The cover page of the quote must include: Solicitation Number, Name and Address of Quoter, CAGE Code, SAM Unique Entity ID, applicable Tax I.D. Number (TIN), Point of Contact name, telephone number, and email address.

• Quotes must be valid for 60 days after the solicitation closing date.

• The price quote must include a completed price list for each CLIN and supplemental information to support price reasonableness.

• The government will award a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract based on initial quote, as this is a sole source procurement.

• Non-price factors will not be evaluated.

• The government reserves the right to not answer questions received after the due date of 29 April 2026.

• The acquisition is listed as "UNRESTRICTED."

• 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.