RFQ: Purchase of Uninterruptible Power Supply for PRARNG Facilities

Update to Notice Amendment 0002

The purpose of this notice update is to publicize amendment no. 2. The purpose of this amendment 02 to the solicitation W912LR26QA046-0001 is to post the Government's responses to industry questions and requests for clarifications that were pending.  

All questions received on or before 16 September 2026 were considered and answered.  Attachment 0002, 26QA046 Government Responses to Questions.pdf, is superseded and replaced with 26QA046 Government Responses to Questions Update 1.pdf dated 17 September 2026, and incorporated by reference.  

This update includes Questions No. 28 to 33. This amendment clarifies the applicability of Trade Agreement Act and Buy American Act, and removes all clauses and provisions associated with Trade Agreement Act and incorporates applicable Buy American Act clauses and provisions.  

The Government's period for receipt of questions closed on 16 September 2026 at 4:00 p.m. local time (AST/Puerto Rico).  The solicitation has not been extended. 

All changes in this solicitation are hereby incorporated by reference and remain in full effect as if incorporated in full text.  All other terms and conditions otherwise not addressed in this amendment remain unchanged and in full effect. 

Requirement of Amendment Acknowledgement:  Quoters are asked to acknowledge amendments in their quotations by including the latest conformed copy of the solicitation and Signed SF 30 Solicitation Amendment.

(end of Update to Notice for Amendment 0002)

Update to Notice Amendment 0001

The SAM notice is hereby updated to publicize amendment 0001 to the solicitation.

The purpose of this amendment is to incorporate changes to Section C - Description of Requirement and Installation SOW (Attachment 0001), provide responses of questions received to date as Attachment 0002, and incorporate into the SAM notice an opportunity for a site visit on 18 September 2026 from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., and extend the period for receipt of quotations from 21 September 2026 at 2:00 p.m. local time (Puerto Rico (AST)) to 23 September 2026 at 1:00 p.m. local time (Puerto Rico (AST)).

The anticipated award date is now 28 September 2026.  

The solicitation now includes 252.225-7020 Trade Agreements Certificate (Provision) quoter certification requirements and 252.225-7021 Trade Agreements (Clause), to reflect responses provided in Attachment 0002. 

Site Visit:  A site visit will be held on 18September 2026 at 8:00 AM Local Time (Puerto Rico).

Attendees must obtain a Visitor’s Pass at the Fort Buchanan Visitor Visitor Control Center (VCC) located at the Main Entrance of the Installation by The Borinqueneer Gate. The following valid documents are required:

1. Vehicle Registration
2. Driver’s License
3. Proof of Vehicle Insurance
4. Safety Inspection or Car Rental Agreement (if applicable)
5. Social Security Number and other identifying information.

The Fort Buchanan Visitor Access procedures are located at: https://home.army.mil/buchanan/about/Garrison/DES/physical-security/access-control/visitors-access. The Visitor Control Center (VCC) operaters at The Borinqueneers’ Gate Monday thru Friday, from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Quoters are avised to arrive with sufficient time to self-request a Visitor Pass at the VCC.

The point of contact for the site visit ONLY is Mr. Javier Olivo Bachiller and can be reached at 787-289-1400 ext 1305 or at javier.a.olivo-bachiller.mil@army.mil javier.a.olivo-bachiller.mil@army.mil.  This point of contact is for informing of arrival at the date and time of the site visit and is for installation and facilities access coordination only. The point of contact will not provide answers to questions. No questions will be answered on site. The site visit is to provide an opportunity to inspect the site. No other site visit will be coordinated. Questions answered during the site visit, if answered, are non-binding and will not be considered unless incorporated into the solicitation via amendment signed by the Contracting Officer. 

All other terms and conditions, unless expressly addressed in this amendment, remain unchanged and in full effect. Quoters are asked to acknowledge amendments in their quotations by including the latest conformed copy of the solicitation and Signed SF 30 Solicitation Amendment. 

(end of Update to Notice for Amendment 0001)

Notice ID: W912LR26QA046

Purchase: Purchase of Uninterruptible Power Supply for PRARNG Facilities

Agency: National Guard, Puerto Rico Army National Guard

Contracting Office: USPFO PR Purchasing & Contracting Division

This is a direct request for quotations for commercial products or commercial services prepared in accordance with RFO Part 12, Simplified Procedures. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Quotations are being requested, and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.

The Government intends to issue a Request for Quotation for the purchase of commercial items/services for the supply, delivery, and installation of one (1) 160 kVA Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) system (including the removal and EPA-compliant disposal of the existing legacy unit) at JFHQ-PR Bldg. 552, and the supply and delivery of four (4) 10 kVA UPS systems to the USPFO Warehouse Bldg. 541.

This acquisition is set aside for 100% Small Business concerns. This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference. The full text of provisions and clauses may be accessed electronically at www.acquisition.gov.

This acquisition is not subject to the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS).

NAICS Codes: 335999 - All Other Miscellaneous Electrical Equipment and Component Manufacturing
Size Standard: 600 employees

PSC: 6140 - Batteries, Rechargeable (primary); related electrical power equipment

Period of Performance: 90 Calendar Days After Receipt of Order (ARO).

Place of Performance: JFHQ-PR Bldg. 552, Fort Buchanan, PR 00934 and USPFO Warehouse Bldg. 541, Fort Buchanan, PR 00934.

Delivery and Acceptance FOB Point: DESTINATION

Submission Instructions

Deadline: 21 September 2026 at 02:00 PM Local Time/AST

Submission Method: Quotes shall be submitted electronically to ng.prarng.purchasing-and-contracting.mbx@army.mil. Include the solicitation number (W912LR26QA046) in the subject line. (AVOID excessively long subject titles. Acronyms and abbreviations are appropiate.)

Questions: Submit questions to the same email address no later than 16 September 2026, 4:00 p.m. Questions must relate to clarification of requirements, terms, and conditions only. The contracting office will not address questions explicitly stated in this solicitation and its attachments.

Basis of Award

The Government will issue a Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) Purchase Order to the responsible quoter who offers the lowest-priced conforming quote that meets or exceeds the Government's specified requirements in accordance with the solicitation instructions (see 52.212-1 Tailored) and evaluation (see 52.212-2 Tailored).

Anticipated Date of Award: 25 September 2026

Attachments:

1. Solicitation - W912LR26QA046 (SF 1449)

2. Section C - UPSS DOR-Installation SOW .pdf

Provisions and Clauses

FAR Provisions Incorporated by Reference:
• 52.203-18 - Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements—Representation
• 52.204-7 - System for Award Management-Registration (Deviation 2026-O0038)
• 52.240-90 - Security Prohibitions and Exclusions Representations and Certifications (Deviation 2026-O0038)

FAR Provisions Incorporated by Full Text:
• 52.212-1 - Instructions to Offerors—Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Deviation 2026-O0038) (Tailored) with Addendums
• 52.212-2 - Evaluation—Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Deviation 2026-O0038) (Tailored)

DFARS Provisions Incorporated by Reference:
• 252.203-7005 - Representation Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials
• 252.204-7024 - Notice on the Use of the Supplier Performance Risk System
• 252.225-7055 - Representation Regarding Business Operations with the Maduro Regime
• 252.225-7059 - Prohibition on Certain Procurements from the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region—Representation

DFARS Provisions Incorporated by Full Text:
• 252.204-7017 - Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services—Representation

FAR Clauses Incorporated by Reference:
• 52.203-19 - Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements
• 52.204-13 - System for Award Management-Maintenance (Deviation 2026-O0038)
• 52.209-6 - Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting With Contractors Debarred, Suspended, Proposed for Debarment, or Voluntarily Excluded (Deviation 2026-O0038)
• 52.209-10 - Prohibition on Contracting With Inverted Domestic Corporations (Deviation 2026-O0038)
• 52.212-4 - Terms and Conditions—Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Deviation 2026-O0038)
• 52.219-6 - Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (Deviation 2026-O0038)
• 52.222-3 - Convict Labor (Deviation 2026-O0038)
• 52.222-19 - Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Deviation 2026-O0038)
• 52.222-36 - Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (Deviation 2026-O0038)
• 52.222-50 - Combating Trafficking in Persons (Deviation 2026-O0038)
• 52.222-90 - Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors (Deviation 2026-O0040, Revision 1)
• 52.226-8 - Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving
• 52.232-33 - Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—System for Award Management
• 52.232-40 - Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors
• 52.233-3 - Protest After Award (Deviation 2026-O0038)
• 52.233-4 - Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (Deviation 2026-O0038)
• 52.240-91 - Security Prohibitions and Exclusions (Deviation 2026-O0038)
• 52.244-6 - Subcontracts for Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Deviation 2026-O0038)

DFARS Clauses Incorporated by Reference:
• 252.203-7000 - Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials
• 252.203-7002 - Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights
• 252.204-7018 - Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services
• 252.211-7008 - Use of Government-Assigned Serial Numbers
• 252.223-7008 - Prohibition of Hexavalent Chromium
• 252.225-7056 - Prohibition Regarding Business Operations with the Maduro Regime
• 252.225-7060 - Prohibition on Certain Procurements from the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region
• 252.232-7003 - Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports
• 252.232-7010 - Levies on Contract Payments
• 252.246-7008 - Sources of Electronic Parts
• 252.247-7023 - Transportation of Supplies by Sea

DFARS Clauses Incorporated by Full Text:
• 252.211-7003 - Item Unique Identification and Valuation
• 252.232-7006 - Wide Area WorkFlow Payment Instructions