Elevator Inspection
Overview
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PSC
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), specifically the Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System (CAVHS), is soliciting proposals for Elevator Safety Inspection and Testing Services at its facilities in Little Rock and North Little Rock, AR. This is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside for a Firm-Fixed-Price contract. Proposals are due March 16, 2026, at 10:00 AM CST.
Scope of Work
This solicitation (RFQ 36C25626Q0391) requires comprehensive safety inspections and testing for various elevator types, including Passenger Cab, Cart Lift, Dumbwaiter, Passenger Hydraulic, Freight Hydraulic, and Wheelchair Lifts. Services include:
- Semi-annual inspections for all elevators and dumbwaiters.
- Annual safety inspections, including no-load tests, Phase I/II checks.
- Five-year safety tests, including full load, governor, and safety device tests.
- Three-year pressure tests for hydraulic elevators.
- Provision of necessary expertise, manpower, test weights, gauges, and tools.
- Compliance with ASME A17.1 Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators and other relevant codes.
- Deliverables include comprehensive narrative reports with findings and recommendations.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price
- Period of Performance: A base period plus four (4) one-year option periods, from March 6, 2026, to March 5, 2031 (if all options exercised).
- Set-Aside: Total Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB). Offerors must be VIP-listed at time of offer and award.
- Submission Deadline: March 16, 2026, at 10:00 AM CST.
- Published Date: February 27, 2026.
Evaluation & Submission
Award will be made on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) basis. Evaluation factors include Technical Capability, Price, and Past Performance (though past performance information is not required from the offeror).
- Technical Volume must demonstrate a minimum of 5 years' experience and personnel certified to ASME QEI-1 standard.
- Price Volume requires completion of Section B.2 Price Schedule.
- Submission Method: One electronic copy via email to Carmyn Williams (Carmyn.Williams@va.gov).
- Contact: Carmyn E Williams, Carmyn.Williams@va.gov, 713-799-0795.
Additional Notes
Offerors must acknowledge all prior solicitation amendments and complete required certifications (e.g., VAAR 852.219-75) to avoid technical unacceptability.