Amendment 0001 to RFQ 36C26026Q0175 extends the offer receipt deadline to January 6, 2026, at 12:00 PST. This amendment primarily addresses vendor questions related to a UPS Preventative Maintenance service contract for 648 UPS systems. A key question concerns battery information, as the exact details are required to determine the number of batteries needed based on the runtime of each UPS system. The amendment also references an attached PDF document for further details on questions and answers regarding the UPS service contract. All other terms and conditions of the original solicitation remain unchanged.

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is issuing a presolicitation notice (36C26026Q0175) for UPS Preventative Maintenance Inspections at the Portland Health Care System. This requirement is set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Concerns (SDVOSBC) under NAICS code 541519 and product service code J030. The response deadline is December 29, 2025, at 12 PM Pacific Time. The contracting office is Network Contracting Office 20 in Vancouver, WA, and the point of contact for inquiries is robert.weeks@va.gov. This notice indicates an upcoming opportunity for qualified businesses to provide preventative maintenance services for UPS systems at the Portland HCS facility.

This government solicitation, 36C26026Q0175, issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs, seeks proposals for UPS maintenance and inspection services for the VA Portland Health Care System's Portland and Vancouver campuses. The contract includes semiannual preventative maintenance, inspections, software upgrades, parts, and labor for UPS and battery equipment as per manufacturer manuals. Corrective maintenance and repairs will be provided upon contract modification. The contract has a base period from December 31, 2025, to December 30, 2026, with four one-year options extending through December 30, 2030. The solicitation outlines detailed contract clauses, delivery schedules, invoice submission requirements, and compliance with various Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and VA Acquisition Regulations (VAAR), including prohibitions on certain foreign-made equipment and services.

This government file, Wage Determination No.: 2015-5563 Revision No.: 26, issued by the U.S. Department of Labor, details minimum wage rates and fringe benefits for service contract employees in specific counties of Oregon and Washington. It outlines compliance requirements with Executive Orders 14026 and 13658, setting minimum hourly wages at $17.75 and $13.30, respectively, depending on the contract award or renewal date. The document lists numerous occupational categories with corresponding hourly wage rates, along with provisions for health and welfare benefits, paid vacation, and eleven federal holidays. It also includes guidelines for