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UPS Battery String Vertiv

DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE NAVY.ONR.ONR NRL.NAVAL RESEARCH LABORATORY · Response deadline: Thu, 29 Oct 2026

What the government is buying

The Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) is seeking a UPS battery string for Vertiv equipment. This is electrical equipment procurement for backup power systems. A UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply) battery string provides battery backup that allows critical systems to keep running during power outages or to shut down gracefully. Vertiv is a major manufacturer of data center infrastructure and critical power equipment, so this acquisition likely supports mission-critical research or IT infrastructure at NRL.

NAICS 335999 classifies this as "All Other Miscellaneous Electrical Equipment and Component Manufacturing," which covers electrical equipment not classified in more specific NAICS codes—including batteries, power conditioning units, and similar electrical components for specialized applications.

This is a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation, meaning the notice serves as both the announcement of the requirement and the formal solicitation document, streamlining the procurement process.

Key facts

Who can bid

This is a full and open competition with no small business set-aside, so any responsible supplier—large or small—that can meet the technical requirements may bid. Small businesses are eligible and encouraged to compete, but they will face competition from larger firms.

To participate, a vendor must:

• Be registered in SAM.gov (System for Award Management)
• Have an active Unique Entity Identifier (UEI)
• Be capable of furnishing UPS battery strings compatible with Vertiv systems
• Be able to deliver to NRL's Washington, DC location

Given the specialized nature of electrical equipment for Vertiv UPS systems, relevant experience with critical power infrastructure or direct relationships with Vertiv as an authorized reseller or service provider would strengthen a bidder's position.

How to put together a competitive bid

For this type of electrical equipment procurement, focus on these elements—see the solicitation for exact specifications:

Technical compliance: Verify exact compatibility with the existing Vertiv UPS model at NRL. Battery strings must match voltage, amp-hour capacity, physical dimensions, and connector configurations. Obtain the equipment model number from the solicitation documents.

Product authenticity: Provide documentation showing genuine Vertiv batteries or OEM-equivalent products approved for Vertiv systems. Counterfeit or incompatible batteries pose safety risks and will disqualify a bid.

Safety and certifications: UPS batteries for federal facilities typically require compliance with UL 1973, NFPA codes, or other safety standards. Document all certifications.

Delivery and packaging: Batteries require hazardous materials shipping compliance (DOT regulations for lead-acid or lithium batteries). Factor proper packaging, labeling, and freight costs into your pricing.

Past performance: Include references from similar critical power equipment deliveries, especially to federal or research facilities.

Pricing strategy: In unrestricted competition, price competitiveness matters significantly, but do not sacrifice technical compliance. Include warranty terms and any value-added services like installation support or recycling of old batteries.

Next steps

1. Read the full solicitation at SAM.gov using solicitation number N00173-27-Q-1301397902
2. Download all attachments to obtain exact technical specifications for the Vertiv UPS battery string
3. Confirm your SAM.gov registration is active and complete
4. Submit your offer before October 29, 2026 at 8:00 AM ET—late submissions will not be considered

Given the short response window (approximately one week from posting), interested vendors should act immediately to review requirements and prepare their quotation.

View the official notice on SAM.gov →