SAM #N0018926QL280

Sole Source Renewal of APC UPS Comprehensive Protection Plan for US Naval Academy

This opportunity involves a sole source procurement by the Department of the Navy's NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center Norfolk for the United States Naval Academy (USNA) Information Technology Services Division (ITSD). - Government Buyer: - Department of the Navy, NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center Norfolk, USNA ITSD - OEM Highlight: - American Power Conversion (APC) is the sole Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) referenced - Vendors: - CoastTec, LLC is the only authorized provider and sole vendor for this requirement - Products/Services Requested: - Renewal of the Comprehensive Protection Plan (CPP) for APC Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) units - Coverage includes reconditioning, repair, replacement, and warranty services for approximately 60 to over 150 single-phase APC UPS units - The plan specifically covers battery repair and replacement to ensure continuous power for USNA network equipment - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Sole source justification: CoastTec, LLC is the only APC-authorized provider for certified pre-owned single-phase UPS battery backups and out-of-warranty service - The protection plan has been in place for over 5 years and is considered essential for USNA operations - Firm Fixed Price contract, commercial item acquisition, and adherence to the Supply Specifications Sheet - Period of Performance: - One-year renewal, covering 15 September 2026 through 14 September 2027

Description

This is a SOLICITATION for commercial items prepared in accordance with the information in FAR 12.102(a), using Simplified Acquisition Procedures. This solicitation SHALL be posted on Sam.gov (https://sam.gov/) on or before 26 May 2026. The RFQ number is N0018926QL280. This solicitation documents and incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through FAC 2026-01 (effective 13 March 2026) and DFARS Publication Notice 20260507 (effective 07 May 2026). It is the responsibility of the contractor to be familiar with the applicable clauses and provisions. The clauses may be accessed in full text at these addresses: https://www.acquisition.gov/far/ and http://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/dfarspgi/current/index.html. 

The NAICS code is 238210 and the Small Business Standard is $19 (millions of dollars).The proposed contract action is American Power Conversion (APC) Uninterrupted Power Supply (UPS) Comprehensive Protection Plan (CPP) in Support of the United States Naval Academy in accordance with the Supply Specifications Sheet for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate a Firm, Fixed Price contract with only one source, CoastTec, LLC, under the authority of FAR 12.102(a). Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit proposals. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. However, all bids, proposals, or quotations received by the closing response date will be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract action based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. The Small Business Office concurs with this determination.

This announcement will close at 10:00 AM EST on Monday, July 27, 2026. All responsible sources may submit a quote to Keisha Gordon-Blair, who can be reached via keisha.o.gordon-blair.civ@us.navy.mil. A determination by the Government to not compete this proposed effort on a full and open competitive basis, based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Oral communications are not acceptable in response to this notice. All responsible sources may submit a quote which shall be considered by the agency.

Attachments:

Attachment I: Redacted Sole Source Justification

Attachment II: Solicitation N0018926QL280

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