Elevator Preventive Maintenance and Emergency Call Back Service for the Indian Health Service (IHS) Gallup Health Medical Center based in Gallup, NM
Overview
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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 Indian Health Service (IHS), under the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), has issued a Notice of Intent to Sole Source for Elevator Preventive Maintenance and Emergency Call Back Services at the Gallup Health Medical Center in Gallup, NM. The IHS intends to award a firm-fixed-price purchase order to TK Elevator Corporation. This decision follows a waiver from the Buy Indian Act, as no Indian Economic Enterprises (IEEs) or Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEEs) were identified after a Sources Sought process.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for comprehensive preventive maintenance and emergency services for six elevators (four passenger traction and two hydraulic) at the Gallup Indian Medical Center. Services include:
- Monthly inspections to ensure continuous operations.
- Complete preventive maintenance per current ASME A17.1 Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators, Section 8.6 requirements.
- Emergency services available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, including 35 annual service callbacks.
- Lubrication, adjustments, repair/replacement of worn parts, and cleaning of car tops and hoistway pits.
- Maintenance of exhaust fans and detailed record-keeping.
- Contractor personnel must be licensed in New Mexico, registered in SAM.gov, and comply with hospital policies (PCRA, ILSM, ICRA).
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price Purchase Order
- Intended Awardee: TK Elevator Corporation (sole source)
- Base Period: 7 months, from June 10, 2026, to December 31, 2026
- Option Periods: Three 12-month option periods (January 1, 2027 – December 31, 2027; January 1, 2028 – December 31, 2028; January 1, 2029 – December 31, 2029)
- Place of Performance: Gallup Indian Medical Center, Gallup, NM
Justification & Submission Information
The statutory authority for this sole-source award is 41 U.S.C. 1901(a)(1) as implemented by FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i), citing that TK Elevator Corporation is the only responsible source capable of providing the required services. This is not a request for competitive proposals. However, all responsible sources may submit a capability statement for consideration.
Deadlines & Contact
- Capability Statements Due: June 5, 2026, by 5:00 PM Eastern Time.
- Submission Method: Via email to the Point of Contact.
- Point of Contact: Dana Monroe, Contract Specialist, at dana.monroe@hhs.gov. The Government retains sole discretion on whether to conduct a competitive procurement based on responses.