6135--Uninterrupted Power Supply (UPS) Batteriesview on SAM.gov

The Department of Veterans Affairs Lebanon VA Medical Center Sources Sought THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION ANNOUNCEMENT. THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION ONLY. This Request for Information (RFI) is intended for information and planning purposes only at this time; and shall not be construed as a solicitation or as an obligation on the part of the Department of Veterans Affairs. Because this is a Request for Information announcement, no evaluation letters and/or results will be issued to the respondents. This Sources Sought Notice is for market research purposes only and shall not be considered an Invitation for Bids, Request for Quotations, or a Request for Proposal. Do not submit a proposal or quote. This market research is issued for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation nor does it restrict the Government as to the ultimate acquisition approach. Responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. Additionally, there is no obligation on the part of the Government to acquire any products or services described in this Sources Sought notice. You will not be entitled to payment for direct or indirect costs that you incur in responding to this Sources Sought Notice. Any contract that might be awarded based on information received or derived from this market research will be the outcome of a competitive process. Interested parties are responsible for adequately marking proprietary, restricted or competition sensitive information contained in their response. No solicitation exists. Therefore, do not request a copy of a solicitation. VRLA Sealed, UPS12-400MR INTRODUCTION/BACKGROUND: The existing battery string for the Lebanon VAMC Radiology UPS is at its end-of-life and requires replacement to ensure optimal runtime and prevent critical equipment failure in the event of a power outage. In a crucial area like the Radiology department, this setup is standard and vital to protect sensitive imaging equipment, such as an MRI or CT Scanner to prevent data loss and allow for the safe completion of scans during a power failure.. OBJECTIVE: The Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 04, Lebanon VA Medical Center hereby referred to as the Lebanon VAMC, is requesting acquisition of the following: Item Number Description Quantity 001 UPS12-400MR 12 Volt 40 EA 002 Installation, Testing/Calibration  and Off-site removal of batteries The contractor must provide this information with this Sources Sought. 1 EA 003 Delivery/Shipping 1 EA MAJOR REQUIREMENTS: The Contractor/Vendor must complete the following tasks to meet the needs of this acquisition: Salient Characteristics for Forty (40), VRLA Sealed, UPS12-400MR to include the following: 10 year design life at 25 C Absorbent Glass Mat (AGM) technology for efficient gas recombination of up to 99% and freedom from electrolyte maintenance. UL Recognized Flame- arresting vents in each Cell for safety and long life. Flame retardant …