How to bid on miniature UPS kits for the Federal Aviation Administration

What the FAA is buying

The Federal Aviation Administration is seeking Marathon Power miniature uninterruptible power supply kits for Customs and Border Protection’s Remote Video Surveillance System Legacy program. The requirement lists 600 kits and 600 shipping units for each of five 12-month periods, with delivery to MMAC in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

The required Marathon Power model is UP-SDRU-0500-H1-KIT. The FAA plans to award one purchase order based on the lowest-priced offer that is technically acceptable and responsible.

Deadline and submission timing

Responses are due Wednesday, November 4, 2026, by 4:00 p.m. Central Time. The listing also shows 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time.

The signed solicitation must reach the contracting officer by the deadline to be considered. The FAA notes that the due date in an earlier version of the solicitation was incorrect; use the November 4 deadline stated in the announcement and Q&A.

Who this opportunity suits

This opportunity fits Marathon Power or an authorized reseller able to supply the specified equipment and price all five 12-month periods and their shipping lines. Resellers must include a letter of authorization from Marathon Power.

The proposed NAICS code is 221122, Electric Power Distribution, with a small-business size standard of 1,100. The contract is not set aside for small businesses.

How to access and submit a response

To find the solicitation documents, click “View original source” on the opportunity page. If the first click opens the portal homepage, click it again to go to the bid. A free account may be needed to view documents.

Email the signed solicitation to Contracting Officer Tamara Maxwell at [email protected]. Use the subject line “6973GH-26-R-00177 - MINIATURE UPS KITS – SIR”. Questions must be sent in writing by email; the announcement asks vendors not to call.

Prepare a complete, technically clear offer

Check the solicitation’s line items and include pricing for every period and shipping line. Confirm that your offer addresses delivery to MMAC in Oklahoma City and the required model. If you are a reseller, attach the authorization letter.

If proposing an equivalent system, include technical documentation demonstrating equivalency; the FAA says submission does not guarantee approval. Review the Q&A for specific requirements, including UL listing and the stated runtime and configuration details, and make sure your response is consistent with the solicitation.

Allow time to check the signed form, pricing, attachments, email subject, and delivery of your submission before the deadline. Keep a copy of the submitted materials and the sent email for your records.