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This is a Small Business Sources Sought notice. This is NOT a solicitation for proposals, proposal abstracts, or quotations. The purpose of this notice is to obtain information regarding: (1) the avai... This is a Small Business Sources Sought notice. This is NOT a solicitation for proposals, proposal abstracts, or quotations. The purpose of this notice is to obtain information regarding: (1) the availability and capability of qualified small business sources; (2) whether they are small businesses; HUBZone small businesses; service-disabled, veteran-owned small businesses; 8(a) small businesses; veteran-owned small businesses; woman-owned small businesses; or small disadvantaged businesses; (3) their size classification relative to the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for the proposed acquisition; and (4) availability of domestic sources manufactured in the United States in sufficient and reasonably available commercial quantities and of a satisfactory quality. For equipment/supply requirements, responses must include the place of manufacturing (i.e. address if supply/equipment is a domestic end product and include country of manufacture). For equipment/supply requirements, small businesses must also address the size status of the manufacturer under the applicable NAICS code (i.e. address Non-Manufacturer Rule). Your responses to the information requested will assist the Government in determining the appropriate acquisition method, including whether a set-aside is possible. An organization that is not considered a small business under the applicable NAICS code should not submit a response to this notice. This notice is issued to help determine the availability of qualified companies technically capable of meeting the Government requirement and to determine the method of acquisition. It is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government to issue a solicitation or ultimately award a contract. Responses will not be considered as proposals or quotes. No award will be made as a result of this notice. The Government will NOT be responsible for any costs incurred by the respondents to this notice. This notice is strictly for research and information purposes only. Background: UPS/Power/Battery Services required to maintain critical power infrastructure support to the NCATS 9800 facility. These systems fully support all of the day to day power requirements for the labs, the robotics, the servers, and the administrative areas. Failure to any one of these systems would be devastating to the ongoing research in this facility. Purpose and Objectives: The procurement is to purchase an Liebert UPS/Power/Battery Services required to maintain critical power infrastructure support to the NCATS 9800 facility. Project Requirements: To fulfill the NCATS requirement, the services required are as follows: Quarterly Preventative Maintenance with Repair, Emergency Service and Parts for UPS Systems at NCATS 9800 Medical Center Dr. Rockville MD 20850 Perform operational inspection of unit to confirm proper operation in all modes: Cooling Reheat Dehumidification Humidification Alarms and indicating lamps Econo-cool Hot gas bypass Inspect air filters and change Inspect fan belts and change or adjust as needed Lubricate motor bearings at required intervals per manufacturer's specifications Inspect humidifier: Inspect Quartz lamps Clean pan Inspect water level and adjust Inspect water flow and adjust Inspect humidifier water filter Inspect semi-hermetic compressor oil levels Inspect and confirm proper compressor operation: Temperatures Pressures Amperage Voltage (Power) Voltage (Control) Sound levels and unusual noises Inspect refrigerant sight glass: Low charge Moisture indication Inspect evaporator coil Inspect evaporator fans and motor for proper operation Check supply and return air temperatures Check condenser water leaving and entering temperatures Check all control set points and adjust as required Perform electrical/ microprocessor testing and diagnostics Inspect all electrical controls for: Visual damage Chattering Loose connections Pitting and heat damage Tighten all electrical connections Clean condensate pans and pump basins as required by visual inspection Clean condensate drains as needed Inspect air-cooled condenser/drycooler fans Inspect condenser/drycooler coils and clean as needed (once per year) Inspect pump packages and expansion tanks Change system sequence switches to equalize run times Check and adjust, as applicable, hot gas bypass Test glycol freeze protection and clarity (once per year) Inspect water/glycol cooled condenser end bells for leaks, re-torque bolts (once per year) Inspect water regulating valve bellows for leaks and correct Proide copy of work order(s) with customer and discuss any necessary follow-ups or recommendations Additional requirements: Four (4) hour emergency service response Two (2) service technicians on twenty-four (24) hour emergency service call Factory trained service technicians Annual condenser coil cleaning Humidifier cleaning General maintenance and cleaning materials Belts, air filters and lubricants Systems: Make Model Description Liebert 47SA010A2CF0899 EXM 208V 10 Liebert 47SA010A2CF0A04 EXM 20V 10 Liebert 47MBA37ACOR1080 EXM10-200PERIPH Liebert RXCSB24S3383 REM DIST CAB Liebert PPA075C234A3383 FPC 75-125 Liebert PPA075C234A3383 FPC 75-125 Liebert 38SA100A0A01S37 NX 80-120 Liebert 38SA100A0A01S37 NX 80-120 Liebert 38BP120XPX1BNS Sealed Battery Liebert 38BP120XPX1BN5 Sealed Battery Liebert 38BP120XPX1BNS Sealed Battery Liebert 38SA060A0A00 NX 40-80 Liebert STA0100A32C870 Static Transfer Switch Liebert STA0100A32C870 Static Transfer Switch Liebert 38SA060A0A00 NX 40-80 Liebert 38BP080XPX1BNS Sealed Battery Liebert FNA07ANNNN3 NX BDC 75 Liebert 47SA040EAC406WN EXM 208V 40 Liebert 47MBE37AC3R1TDF EXM10-200PERIPH Liebert 47BPEHC52L101K3 Sealed Battery Eaton M#93PM-200-4 S#EP455UXX06 UPS Liebert MCL110E8ADG050 S#Y16CAZ0085 A/C Liebert DS105DUA1EI447S S#C16C8E0150 A/C Liebert DS105DUA1EI447S A/C Liebert CW038DC1A2S742 S#N16C150044 A/C Liebert MCL110E8ADG050 S#Y16CAZ0084 A/C Period of Performance: Base Year and Four (4) Option years Other important considerations: In case domestic sources are available and capable of fulfilling the Government’s need, and a future solicitation is published, the Government will use evaluation preferences in accordance with FAR 25. Capability statement /information sought. Companies that believe they possess the capabilities to provide the required products or services should submit documentation of their ability to meet each of the project requirements to the Contracting Officer. The capability statement must specifically address each of the project requirements separately. Additionally, the capability statement should include 1) the total number of employees, 2) the professional qualifications of personnel as it relates to the requirements outlined, 3) any contractor GSA Schedule contracts and/or other government-wide acquisition contracts (GWACs) by which all of the requirements may be met, if applicable, and 4) any other information considered relevant to this program. Capability statements must also include the Company Name, Unique Entity ID from SAM.gov, Physical Address, and Point of Contact Information. The response must include the respondents’ technical and administrative points of contact, including names, titles, addresses, telephone and fax numbers, and e-mail addresses. Interested companies are required to identify their type of business, applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code, and size standards in accordance with the Small Business Administration. The government requests that no proprietary or confidential business data be submitted in a response to this notice. However, responses that indicate the information therein is proprietary will be properly safeguarded for Government use only. Capability statements must include the name and telephone number of a point of contact having authority and knowledge to discuss responses with Government representatives. Capability statements in response to this market survey that do not provide sufficient information for evaluation will be considered non-responsive. When submitting this information, please reference the notice number. One (1) copy of the response is required and must be in Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF format using 11-point or 12-point font, 8-1/2” x 11” paper size, with 1” top, bottom, left and right margins, and with single or double spacing. The information submitted must be in and outline format that addresses each of the elements of the project requirement and in the capability statement /information sought paragraphs stated herein. A cover page and an executive summary may be included but is not required. The response is limited to ten (10) page limit. The 10-page limit does not include the cover page, executive summary, or references, if requested. All responses to this notice must be submitted electronically to the Contract Specialist and Contracting Officer. Facsimile responses are NOT accepted. The response must be submitted to Kaitlyn Landi, Contract Specialist, at e-mail address kaitlyn.landi@nih.gov. The response must be received on or before April 22, 2024, at 4:00 p.m., Eastern Time. “Disclaimer and Important Notes: This notice does not obligate the Government to award a contract or otherwise pay for the information provided in response. The Government reserves the right to use information provided by respondents for any purpose deemed necessary and legally appropriate. Any organization responding to this notice should ensure that its response is complete and sufficiently detailed to allow the Government to determine the organization’s qualifications to perform the work. Respondents are advised that the Government is under no obligation to acknowledge receipt of the information received or provide feedback to respondents with respect to any information submitted. After a review of the responses received, a presolicitation synopsis and solicitation may be published in www.sam.gov. However, responses to this notice will not be considered adequate responses to a solicitation. Confidentiality: No proprietary, classified, confidential, or sensitive information should be included in your response. The Government reserves the right to use any non-proprietary technical information in an