This is a solicitation for commercial items prepared and processed in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) Part 12.6 as supplemented with additional information included in this announcement. This requirement is for the United States Department of Commerce (DOC), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Central Region Acquisition Division (CRAD) for the Central Region National Weather Service.

(CRAD) intends to solicit proposals for the acquisition of UPS Battery Replacements for the National Weather Service. This is intended to be a five year Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity nationwide contract.

The National Weather Service Central Region (NWSCR) uses forty 50 KVA Mitsubishi Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS)(model 2033A) with a compliment of 30 jars per string and 38 50KVA Powerware UPS (model 9315) with a compliment of 40 jars per string at each site. NWSCR uses Cellwatch software to monitor the batteries. NWSCR will replace individual batteries or a full string of batteries based on the analysis of the data provided by Cellwatch.

Mitsubishi:
The UPS replacement batteries are of the VRLA (Valve-Regulated Lead Acid) type designed for UPS standby power applications. Salient characteristics shall conform minimally to the following guidelines:
• 12 volt nominal.
• The housing size shall not exceed 10.5 in.(W) x 8.0 in.(H) x 6.9 in.(D)
• A constant discharge rating to endpoint 1.67 volts/cell shall not be less than 300 watts/cell at 25 degrees C (77°F) over 15 minutes.
• A 10 year design life.
• A flame retardant housing which is thermally welded.
• Absorbent Gas Mat technology.
• Delivered batteries shall be sequentially numbered and from the same batch.
• Resistive readings shall not deviate more than 25% overall.
Powerware:
The UPS replacement batteries are of the VRLA type designed for UPS standby power applications. Salient characteristics shall conform minimally to the following guidelines:
• 12 volt nominal.
• The housing size shall not exceed 8.0 in.(W) x 6.0 in.(H) x 7.0 in.(D)
• A constant discharge rating to endpoint 1.67 volts/cell shall not be less than 140 watts/cell at 25 degrees C (77°F) over 15 minutes.
• A 3 year design life.
• A flame retardant housing which is thermally welded.
• Absorbent Gas Mat technology.
• Delivered batteries shall be sequentially numbered and from the same batch.
• Resistive readings shall not deviate more than 25% overall.

This notice is hereby issued as RFP No. WC133W-08-RP-0122. Written offers are being requested. A hardcopy written RFP will not be issued. This RFP and the incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through FAC Circular 2005-24. The line items will be provided in accordance with the terms, conditions and specifications specified herein.

Full text of the FAR clauses and provisions are available on the internet website: http://www.arnet.gov/far. CAR clauses and provisions are available on the internet website: http://oamweb.osec.doc.gov/docs/DOC_Local_Clauses_PM2000-03A2.pdf.

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