61--2012 AITC UPS Battery string

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Franchise Fund Simplified Acquisition Office, intends to negotiate a sole source purchase to AAUSA Electric Supply, Inc. (VA 200-12-RQ-0141) for Enersys brand Valve Regulated Lead Acid (VRLA) Uninterrupted Power Supply (UPS) batteries, cabinets and associated installation services in accordance with FAR 6.302-5 (b)(6) (Authorized or Required by Statute - Public Law 109-461 Veterans Benefits, Health Care, and Information Technology Act of 2006 and Executive Order 13360). This is for the acquisition of UPS battery cabinets, replacement VRLA batteries, demolition of older batteries, and installation of new batteries for the VA Austin Information Technology Center. Interested parties may identify their interest and capability by responding to the requirement or by submitting a proposal. This Notice of Intent is not a request for competitive proposals. However, the government will consider all proposals received within five (5) days after date of publication of this synopsis. A determination not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Offers may be submitted via email to [email protected]. The anticipated award date is August 27, 2012.