6135--Uninterrupted Power Supply (UPS) Batteries

The Department of Veterans Affairs (Lebanon VA Medical Center) is conducting market research to replace the end‑of‑life battery string for its Radiology department’s UPS system. The effort requires procurement of 40 VRLA sealed UPS12‑400MR batteries, associated installation, testing, calibration, off‑site removal of the old batteries, and delivery/shipping. The contractor must provide a three‑year warranty, comply with safety and transportation regulations, and coordinate delivery and testing with VA personnel. All work must be completed by November 1 2026, with a kickoff meeting within 21 days of award and a 72‑hour delivery notice. The VA seeks information on vendor capabilities, size status, prior experience with this exact UPS model, and compliance with non‑manufacturer rules. • 40 units of UPS12‑400MR 12 V AGM batteries (≈ 75.8 lb each) • Installation, testing/calibration, and off‑site removal of existing batteries • Delivery/shipping with lift‑gate requirement; final acceptance after functional testing • Warranty: 3 years starting after installation and testing • Required coordination: kickoff meeting (≤ 21 days post‑award), 72‑hour delivery notice, Symplr® personnel background check (REAL ID required) • Submission deadline for the RFI: 16:30 EST, 07 Oct 2026; responses to be sent via email to [email protected] • Vendor must provide UEI, CAGE code, size status (SDVOSB, VOSB, HUBZone, WOSB, etc.), and proof of capability with this UPS model.