Sources SoughtPosted Aug 31, 2026·Responses due Sep 14, 2026

J061--SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE - RENTAL OF UPS - Uninterruptible Power Supply FOR PHONE ROOM LOUIS A JOHNSON VA MEDICAL CENTER 36C24526Q0812

Veterans Affairs · 245-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 5 (36C245)

Stage
Early notice (sources sought, presolicitation or special notice)
NAICS
238210
Value
Not stated
Solicitation
36C24526Q0812
Set-aside
None stated
PSC
J061
Place
Clarksburg, WV, USA
Contact
Bill Pratt (Billie.Pratt@va.gov)
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Where this opportunity stands

Every notice posted under solicitation 36C24526Q0812 in this department, oldest first.

Early notice
  • Aug 31, 2026
    Sources Sought
    Open
  • Aug 31, 2026 · this notice
    Sources Sought
Solicitation
None posted
Award
Not yet. Typical award: Nov 1, 2026 to Jan 26, 2027, middle of the range Dec 12, 2026.
Measured from 91 past early notices at Veterans Affairs, Department of with NAICS 238210 that later posted an award (middle half of cases, counted from Aug 31, 2026).

Next steps for this stage

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What the notice says

Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, Network Contracting Office 5, is issuing this Notice of Sources Sought for a contractor for delivery, installation, and start-up, of a rental 80 KVA UPS. For the CLARKSBURG Louis A Johnson VA MEDICAL CENTER. 1 Medical CTR DRIVE, Clarksburg, WV 26301. All responsible sources may submit a capabilities statement and answer the subcontracting questions listed below. At minimum the below response must include the following. All responses must include the following information or will not be considered. Please respond to this Sources So… (show all)

ught Notice 36C24526Q0812 with your: 1. Business name (including Unique Entity ID (SAM.gov) 2. Business type, socio-economic status (e.g., Veteran-Owned, Woman-Owned, Disadvantaged Small Business, 8(a), etc.), and 3. Person of contact (including telephone number & email address). 4. Capability statement and summary of previous experience providing these types of services for the Veterans Health Administration or other similar facilities. 5. Available contract vehicles (GSA FSS, etc.) for use by Department of VA (include applicable NAICS) 6. Brief Summary of categories of services that your company can/cannot provide. 7. Certification(s) / Licenses for meeting the local requirements to provide these services at the DC VAMC (if applicable) 8. Confirmation that your organization has the capability & expertise to meet the performance requirements while complying with applicable limitations in subcontracting by responding to the questions below with your response: a. Do you intend to self-perform this effort? b. If you are located outside the immediate area, how will you self-perform? c. Or do you intend to subcontract work under this contract? d. If you intend to subcontract work under this contract, how will you ensure compliance with the limitations on subcontracting? Please include certifications or knowledge that demonstrate competency. Electrical License Must be able have the ability for Installing or interfacing with a UPS especially a three phase 80 kVA system Certifications working with Liebert/Vertiv UPS systems requires familiarity with their installation, electrical interface, battery system, control wiring, commissioning practice, and safety requirements. LOC out Tag out procedures, OSHA 10/30 Training Certifications NFPA 70E certification. Commissioning of Liebert unit Must Respond with all information by September 14th, 2026, at 10:00 AM ET. Send all responses to Bill Pratt, Billie.Pratt@va.gov STATEMENT OF WORK SCOPE OF WORK PROJECT DATA: a) TITLE: Server Room UPS Rental b) BUILDING/FACILITY: Bldg. 1 LAJVAMC 2. GENERAL SCOPE This project covers the delivery, installation, and start-up, of a rental 80 KVA UPS. Contractor will verify the existing connected load to an existing Liebert UPS: Model 37BP080XWXCBNR Serial # 3T00005193 Perform all necessary demolition and site preparations to install a temporary UPS of the same size and capacity as existing. Due to space limitations, it is anticipated that the existing Liebert UPS referenced above will require full disassembly and removal prior to the placement and connection of a temporary UPS of comparable size and capacity. The Contractor shall be responsible for all labor, materials, equipment, and tools necessary to complete the delivery, demolition of existing, installation of temporary and start-up, maintenance (if required), and removal of the rental equipment to include disassembly at the end of the rental period. The Contractor shall clean the work area daily and secure all tools and materials for patient and staff safety. 3. GENERAL CONDITIONS AND DEFINITIONS COR:� Contracting Officer s Representative. A VA employee of the Louis A. Johnson VA Medical Center Facilities Management Service officially assigned to act as Project Manager and Inspector. The COR shall be the primary point of contact on all matters concerning the contract work. Coordination:� All administrative and logistical requirements regarding the project must be exclusively coordinated with the assigned COR. No other person has authority to direct or approve changes to contract work unless specifically authorized. Provide (Rental):� For the purpose of this scope, the term Provide means to deliver, install, and make available for use fully functional rental UPS system(s) and associated battery cabinet per manufacturer s instructions and SOW requirements. Remove (Rental Return):� At the conclusion of the rental period, all equipment will be disconnected and prepared for return shipment to the vendor. The vendor will coordinate pickup and removal with the COR. The contractor shall remove all debris resulting from delivery, installation, and start-up immediately upon completion of the activity. The work site will be left clean and orderly at all times. All activities shall correspond to this Scope of Work. Any discrepancy identified between this SOW and actual site conditions shall be promptly brought to the attention of the VA COR before continuation. 4. DETAILED REQUIREMENTS Equipment to be Provided and Installed: UPS Systems (Qty 1): Size, model capacity to be field verified by vendor based on existing connected load. Reference 80 kVA Liebert UPS as basis for comparison. Services Included: Delivery of all rental equipment to the loading dock at Louis A. Johnson VA Medical Center, 1 Medical Center Drive, Clarksburg, WV 26301. Start-up services by a qualified Sure Power Engineer (does not include on-site commissioning or load testing). Return (outbound) shipping at the end of the rental period. All equipment shall remain the property of the rental vendor and be maintained in accordance with manufacturer s specifications during the rental period. Maintenance and Service Schedule: The Contractor shall provide a detailed maintenance and service schedule for the rental equipment to the VA Contracting Officer s Representative (COR) prior to or upon equipment delivery. This schedule shall include all planned maintenance, inspections, and required servicing for the duration of the rental period. Any updates or changes to the maintenance schedule must be promptly communicated to the COR. Documentation of all performed maintenance and service activities shall be submitted to the VA for tracking and recordkeeping purposes. Customer Responsibilities: Provide a safe, accessible location for equipment installation at Louis A. Johnson VA Medical Center. Installation and all required external cabling to be done by the VA or as otherwise coordinated. Notify contractor of any required schedule changes or access issues at least 72 hours in advance. Site and Safety Requirements: Contractor is responsible for all activities related to the safe delivery, set-up, energizing, and de-energizing of the rental units. All packaging, dunnage, and debris from delivery, start-up, or removal must be promptly cleaned up and removed off government property daily. VA dumpsters may not be used. Performance Verification: After start-up, the Contractor shall demonstrate in-service that the UPS units and battery cabinets are functioning as intended, in coordination with VA technical staff. Any technical troubleshooting or warranty service during the rental shall be promptly performed by the Contractor or their designee. At the conclusion, the Contractor shall participate in the power-down and removal of both the UPS and battery cabinet and coordinate all return logistics. 5. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS A. Contractor shall comply with all applicable Federal, State, and Local requirements regarding safety and health, including but not limited to OSHA statutes and regulations. The contractor is solely responsible for determining applicable requirements and ensuring a safe and healthful worksite. B. The Contractor shall take precautions to protect Government property at all times. C. The Contractor shall observe all facility fire, safety, and security requirements, including protection

Who won similar work

6 award notices on SAM.gov in the last 24 months. Match: Same office, same NAICS 238210.

WinnerAwardsValueLast
KAR CONTRACTING LLC1$12.9MJun 22, 2026
DASH TECHNOLOGIES INC1$133KOct 6, 2026
True Circuit Electrical Testing L.L.C.1$130KMar 27, 2025
EATON CORPORATION · $ETN1$64KJan 30, 2025
Independent Testing Agency, Inc.1$30KFeb 19, 2026
POWER EDGE, INC.1$18KJun 4, 2026

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Competitive landscape

For the 6 most frequent past winners above. Lobbying is matched by the company's exact name or exact ticker; agencies are as named on the filings.

  • 0 of these past winners lobbied Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA) since 2024 (0 filings)
  • 0 of their lobbyists list a past Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA) job
  • No corporate PAC money from them to the overseeing committees since 2024
  • 0 foreign-agent (FARA) registrations
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Policy around it

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  • 0 bills named on the past winners' lobbying filings
  • 25 rules from the department in the last 12 months
  • 0 executive orders naming the agency in the last 12 months
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Market

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  • 1 of the past winners are listed companies
  • 0 insider buys and 0 insider sells at them in the last 90 days
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