Opportunity
SAM #1232SA26Q0832
USDA ARS Solicits Annual UPS Inspection and Maintenance for Multiple OEM Systems
Buyer
ARS APD
Posted
June 23, 2026
Respond By
July 09, 2026
Identifier
1232SA26Q0832
NAICS
811219, 541990
The USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS), through its National Center for Animal Health (NCAH) and National Animal Disease Center in Ames, Iowa, is soliciting annual inspection, repair, maintenance, and overhaul services for uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems. - Government Buyer: - US Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service (ARS), National Center for Animal Health (NCAH), National Animal Disease Center, ARS Acquisition and Property Division - OEMs (Original Equipment Manufacturers) Highlighted: - Powerware - Toshiba - Chloride - Eaton - Schneider - Products/Services Requested: - Annual inspection, repair, and maintenance of 12 UPS units across 5 buildings - Powerware 9170 Series (18 kVA) - Powerware 9355 Series (30 kVA) - Toshiba G8000 Series (300 kVA) - Toshiba 1600EP Series (3.6 kVA) - Chloride EDP 70 Series (50 kVA, 30 kVA) - Eaton 93PM-50-1 (50 kVA) - Schneider GVSUPS0K0B5D (20 kVA) - Services include visual, power, internal component, environmental, and VRLA battery system checks - Emergency/repair response time of 4 hours on-site - 12 monthly inspections per year for each contract period - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Contractor must have at least three years of relevant experience and be manufacturer-trained - Technical qualifications are prioritized over price in evaluation - Compliance with federal anti-discrimination and DEI policies is required - Firm fixed-price contract; all line items must be provided by a single contractor - Small business set-aside under NAICS 541990 - Period of Performance: - One-year base period with four one-year option periods (total potential duration: 5 years)
Description
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Quotations are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.
Solicitation number 1232SA26Q0832 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for the Annual Uninterrupted Power Supply (UPS) Inspection and Maintenance at the National Animal Disease Center, located in Ames, Iowa. The Period of Performance is for one base year and four one-year options. The Base Period of Performance is September 8, 2026 through September 7, 2027.
This acquisition is set-aside for small business concerns. The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 541990 – All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services. The small business size standard is $19.5 million. This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency.
A Site Visit will be scheduled upon request by interested vendors.