6140--Data Center UPS replacement Installation 640-25-1-5503-0001 | 36C261-24-AP-5705 | MPD B334
ID: 36C26125R0011Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF261-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 21 (36C261)MATHER, CA, 95655, USA

NAICS

All Other Miscellaneous Electrical Equipment and Component Manufacturing (335999)

PSC

BATTERIES, RECHARGEABLE (6140)

Set Aside

Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside (FAR 19.14) (SDVOSBC)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/527cc05d1fe94c29bd8d6c7449da3b38/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is conducting market research to identify vendors capable of performing the installation of a Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) replacement at the VA Palo Alto Health Care System's Menlo Park Division. The project involves procuring and installing twelve rack-mountable VRLA UPS systems, along with necessary components such as power distribution centers and management software, while ensuring the safe migration of data center devices and the establishment of a dedicated monitoring system. This initiative is critical for maintaining reliable power supply and operational integrity at the data center, which is essential to the VA's mission. Interested parties must submit their capability statements and relevant information by October 21, 2024, at 10:00 AM Pacific Time, to Contract Specialist Alison Weinstein at alison.weinstein@va.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Alison WeinsteinContract Specialist
    alison.weinstein@va.gov
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    36C26125R0011.docx
    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has issued a Sources Sought Notice for the installation of a Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) replacement at the VA Palo Alto Health Care System, specifically at the Menlo Park Division. This notice aims to conduct market research to identify vendors capable of performing this project, classified under the NAICS code 335999. Interested parties must submit their capability statements, including company details and socio-economic status (specifically Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business status), by October 21, 2024, at 10:00 AM Pacific Time. It is emphasized that this notice is for information-gathering purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation for bids or proposals. Questions will not be entertained at this stage, and responses marked proprietary will be treated confidentially. The notice also encourages interested firms to reference an attached Statement of Work for more detailed requirements. Overall, the notice highlights the VA's commitment to sourcing qualified contractors for crucial facility upgrades while adhering to regulatory protocols and timelines.
    Sources Sought Response Form.docx
    The document outlines a Sources Sought Information Form related to the installation of a Data Center UPS replacement at the VA Palo Alto Health Care System's Menlo Park Division. It aims to solicit interest and information from potential contractors capable of performing the project. The form requires firms to provide basic identifying information, including business size and type (such as SBA certified 8(a) firms, HUBZone entities, and Service Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses). Additionally, firms are asked to list three similar projects they have completed, along with contract values. This initiative reflects the VA's intent to identify suitable service providers for critical infrastructure upgrades, ensuring that interested parties meet the necessary qualifications while promoting small business participation in government contracts.
    SOW - MPD B334 Data Center UPS Procurment and Installation.docx
    The government is seeking a contractor to procure and install upgraded emergency backup power systems at the MPD Building 334 Data Center. The project involves installing twelve rack-mountable VRLA Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) systems, compatible with APC Smart-UPS models, along with associated components such as power distribution centers, management software, and hot-swap battery modules. The installation encompasses removing old UPS systems, upgrading the power distribution infrastructure, and ensuring safe migration of data center devices to the new UPS outlets. Additionally, the contractor is required to set up a dedicated monitoring system to oversee all power distribution devices in real-time without wireless connectivity, maintaining network security protocols. The contractor must adhere strictly to the outlined tasks, acquiring prior written consent for any additional activities not specified in the contract. This project underscores the government's commitment to maintaining reliable power supply and operational integrity at data centers essential to its mission.
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