ELEVATOR INSPECTION SERVICE
Overview
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PSC
Set Aside
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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 U.S. Coast Guard Academy in New London, CT, is soliciting proposals for Elevator Inspection Services. This is a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (RFQ) for commercial items, specifically for the inspection of 16 elevators and 6 personnel lifts. This opportunity is a 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside. Offers are due by February 24, 2026, at 8:00 AM EST.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide all labor, materials, transportation, and supervision necessary to perform comprehensive inspection services. This includes:
- Routine and periodic safety and maintenance inspections for 16 elevators and 6 personnel lifts.
- Ensuring compliance with relevant ASME codes (A17.1, A17.2, A17.3, 18.1) and Connecticut state laws.
- Reviewing overall elevator systems, assessing preventative maintenance programs, and identifying deficiencies.
- Performing reinspections as required for corrective work.
- Issuing Certificates of Inspection (GSA Form 55) and providing detailed inspection/reinspection reports.
- Inspections are to be performed during the month of June for each performance period.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price.
- Period of Performance: A base year (May 1, 2026 - April 30, 2027) with four one-year options, potentially extending services through April 30, 2031.
- Place of Performance: U.S. Coast Guard Academy, New London, CT.
- Applicable Wage Determination: WD 2015-4111 (Rev.-33).
Eligibility & Special Requirements
- Set-Aside: 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside.
- Offerors must be actively registered in the System for Award Management (SAM).
- Inspectors must have at least 3 years of experience and possess an ASME-QEI Certificate.
- Inspectors are prohibited from performing maintenance work on the systems they inspect under this contract.
- Unit prices must include all travel costs.
Submission & Evaluation
- Submission Method: Written offers only, using SF 1449 or a formal quote PDF.
- Offer Deadline: February 24, 2026, 8:00 AM EST.
- Evaluation Basis: Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA). Award will be made to the responsible offeror whose proposal is most advantageous based on price, technical capability, and delivery.
- Technical Proposal: Maximum 32 pages, 12-point font, detailing technical approach and methodology.
- Pricing: Detailed breakdown of costs for the base year and all option years, with separate labor and optional parts/material costs.
- Contact: Katherine M. Discenza, Contracting Officer, Katherine.M.Discenza@uscg.mil.
Additional Notes
A site visit is not required. Personnel accessing the facility will need a "real" ID (Driver's License) with a star. The Government reserves the right to cancel this solicitation.