U.S. Geological Survey, Branch Of Acquisition and Federal Assistance, Box 25046, Denver Federal Center, Denver, CO 80225-0046

Z -- REPLACE EXISTING UNITERRUPTED POWER SOURCE (UPS) SOL 99CRSS0011 DUE 081399 POC Alexandria (Sandie) Williamson, (303) 236-5900, ext., 332 Contracting Officer E-MAIL: USGS, CR, Acquisition & Federal Assistance, slwillia@usgs.gov. The U.S. Geological Survey has a requirement to replace the existing uninterrupted power source (UPS) at the EROS Data Center, Sioux Falls, South Dakota. The project involves removal of the existing UPS switchgear, removal and disposal of the lead calcium batteries. Replace with a new 300 KVA static system. The UPS module shall be a Liebert Series 600T single module system with input filtering or approved equal. The salient features for approved equal are given in the specifications and on the contract drawings. The batteries shall be of the type specified and shall be installed within three cabinets. Each battery cabinet shall have its own circuit breaker. The UPS system shall consist of UPS module, battery system, battery protective devices, static bypass transfer switch, controls and monitoring. Input AC power shall be connected to the normal source AC input of the UPS module. The battery shall be connected to the DC input of the UPS module through the battery protective device. The AC output of theUPS system shall be connected to the critical loads. The UPS shall be ETL listed per -UL 1778- . UPS module shall contain required input isolation transformer, rectifier/charger unit, inverter unit and controls, battery protective device, and any other specified equipment/devices. Battery system shall contain the battery cells, racks, battery disconnect, battery monitor and cabinet, if required. The UPS system shall include the system cabinet, static bypass transfer switch, system protective devices monitoring and controls, means of isolating the system from the critical load, and remote monitoring interfaces. The estimated cost range of this project is between $100,000 to $250,000. Potential bidders must request this IFB in writing to the Contracting Officer. Your written request for plans and specifications should include name, street address, solicitation number, and complete telephone number. Requests can be faxed to the Contracting Officer at (303) 236-2710. TELEPHONE REQUESTS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. The estimated issue date is on or about July 2, 1999, with a site visit and pre-bid conference scheduled on July 13, 1999. Tentative bid opening date is August 13, 1999. This solicitation is issued on an unrestricted basis, and is open to both large and small businesses. The SIC for this procurement is 1731. Posted 06/16/99 (W-SN343865). (0167)

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