Uninterruptible Power Supply

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), US Coast Guard (USCG), Command Control, Communications, Computers, Cyber and Intelligence Service Center (C5ISC) has a requirement for Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS) serving the Shipboard Alarm & Announcing System (A&AS) and Electronic Chart Display and Information System (ECDIS).

Solicitation Summary

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), US Coast Guard (USCG), Command Control, Communications, Computers, Cyber and Intelligence Service Center (C5ISC) has a requirement for Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS) serving the Shipboard Alarm & Announcing System (A&AS) and Electronic Chart Display and Information System (ECDIS).

Solicitation in a Nutshell

Item

Details
Agency Department of Homeland Security (DHS), US Coast Guard (USCG), Command Control, Communications, Computers, Cyber and Intelligence Service Center (C5ISC)
Solicitation Number 70Z04425RC2PL2550
Status Post-RFP
Solicitation Date 04/07/2025
Award Date 09/2025 (Estimate)
Contract Ceiling Value $2,500,000
Competition Type  Full and Open / Unrestricted
Type of Award  IDIQ – Agency Specific
Primary Requirement  Electric & Electronic Components & Parts
Duration  5 year(s) base
Contract Type  Firm Fixed Price,Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity
No. of Expected Awards N/A
NAICS Code(s):
335999

All Other Miscellaneous Electrical Equipment and Component Manufacturing
Size Standard: 600 Employees
Place of Performance:
  • Portsmouth, Virginia, United States
Opportunity Website: https://sam.gov/opp/bd7a94db9e264d2f961613872c619a21/view

Background

The United States Coast Guard Command Control, Communications, Computers, Cyber and Intelligence Service Center (C5ISC) currently has Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS) serving the Shipboard Alarm & Announcing System (A&AS) and Electronic Chart Display and Information System (ECDIS) which are obsolete, and the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) are no longer providing support for this equipment. In the event of a power failure, the cutters with UPS that are out of commission and no longer supported by the OEM will not be able to provide vital communications via the 1MC/General Alarm System nor be able to utilize the primary electronic navigation system and ship’s navigational sensor hub via ECDIS.

Requirements

The Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS) shall meet/exceed the following requirements/specifications:

  • The desired replacement for the existing 1.5kVA//1.8kVA UPS/3.0kVA UPS/3.1kVA UPS shall meet/exceed the following specifications:
    • System Capacity: 3.0kVA / 2.25kW (2.1kW is acceptable)
    • Nominal Input Voltage: 120V
    • Dimensions (Desired volume of UPS upon installation will include batteries installed internally):
      • Height – No taller than 10.50 inches
      • Width – No wider than 19 inches due to standard rack width
      • Depth – No deeper than 18 inches due to standard rack depth and space for cabling. The depth includes the locking cover.
    • Input Connection: NEMA L5-30P
    • Output Connection: (4) NEMA 5-30R
    • Mounting: Rack Mount
    • Minimum Runtime Requirement: 30 Minutes at Full Load
    • Provide RS-232 connection (DB-25 preferred) for monitoring status of UPS at remote (on board) location through cable connection
    • Provide receptacle locking/cover for NEMA 5-30R output connections, so that unauthorized equipment will not be connected to UPS

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