Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) Emergency Power Supply Systems (EPSS)
Waiver type - Procurement: Nonavailability
Agency: FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION (6920) • Product Service Code (PSC) : 6625 | Last Modified: 05/08/2025
Procurement Summary
The Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) system is a backup to the Stairwell Pressurization system, which is a Fire and Life safety function to the Air Traffic Control Tower (ATCT). This system provides continuous power to the Stair Pressurization system functionality until main power is restored. This system also provides positive pressurization in the stairwell, which keeps the stairwell free of smoke in the event of a fire. Due to the safety-sensitive nature of the air traffic control tower, this system is essential to prevent disruptions in operations during power failures.
Waiver Rationale Summary
The UPS system is a backup to the Stairwell Pressurization system, which is a Fire and Life safety function to the Air Traffic Control Tower (ATCT). This system provides continuous power to the Stair Pressurization system functionality until main power is restored. This system also provides positive pressurization in the stairwell which keeps the stairwell free of smoke in the event of a fire. Due to the safety-sensitive nature of the air traffic control tower, this system is essential to prevent disruptions in operations during power failures. The UPS system that meets the FAA's requirements is only made overseas and is sold by authorized American distributors.
No
No
Consistent with Policy
ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC PROPERTIES MEASURING AND TESTING INSTRUMENTS
335999 - All Other Miscellaneous Electrical Equipment and Component Manufacturing
03/26/2025
693KA9-23-D-00005
N/A
Post-solicitation
Between 1 and 2 years
Multi-procurement Waiver
FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION