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How to bid on Urgent UPS Maintenance Repair for the US Agency for Global Media
What the agency is buying and why it matters
The United States Agency for Global Media (USAGM) needs urgent repair and maintenance for a General Electric Uninterrupted Power Supply (UPS) system at its 330 Independence Avenue location in Washington, DC. Specifically, the work involves replacing two inverter/rectifier modules, one booster module, and one bridge CAN bus cable for UPS #2.
This repair is critical because the UPS system provides backup power for the building's infrastructure. Without it, the agency faces operational delays and system disruptions during power outages, which would impact its mission. The estimated value of this contract modification is $82,024.
Key dates and what happens at the deadline
This notice was published on September 03, 2026. The deadline for submitting capability statements is September 17, 2026, at 10:00 AM ET. This is 15 days from the notice's issuance.
The agency intends to award this contract to Tower Facilities Management, LLC as a sole source. However, all capability statements received by the deadline will be considered. The government will decide whether to compete this procurement based on the responses received.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity is for firms specializing in electronic and precision equipment repair and maintenance, particularly those with expertise in General Electric UPS systems. The North American Identification Classification System (NAICS) code for this work is 811210, with a small business size standard of $34 million in average annual receipts.
The agency has stated that Tower Facilities Management, LLC is the only known contractor that can immediately respond to this emergency and perform repairs on GE UPS systems, citing their proprietary rights, access, and specialized factory-trained technicians. Firms believing they can meet these specific requirements within the required timeframe should submit a capability statement.
How to respond to this notice
To respond, you need to submit a capability statement. This notice is not a request for competitive proposals, but capability statements will be considered.
For questions regarding this notice, you can contact Nicole Wright at [email protected] or Natalie Y. Ellis at [email protected]. Your capability statement should be sent to the agency within 15 days of the notice's issuance.
Tips for preparing a competitive response
When preparing your capability statement, clearly demonstrate your firm's ability to perform urgent repairs on General Electric UPS systems. Highlight any specialized training, certifications, or proprietary access you have to GE equipment and parts. Emphasize your capacity for rapid response, ideally within a 48-hour timeframe, as mentioned in the solicitation.
Provide specific examples of past performance with similar GE UPS repair and maintenance projects. Detail your technicians' qualifications and experience with these specific systems. Clearly articulate why your firm can meet the agency's urgent requirements and provide the same level of authorized support and specialized expertise as the intended sole-source vendor.
See the live bid — deadline, agency details, and how to respond
Dates and requirements can change via addenda; always verify on the bid page and at the original source before responding.
View this bid on BiddingSimpleThis guide was prepared by BiddingSimple from the solicitation’s public posting. It is not official guidance from United States Agency for Global Media, BBG; the original posting controls.