Elevator Preventive Maintenance Services
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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. Department of State, U.S. Embassy Nur-Sultan has issued a Request for Quotations (RFQ) for Elevator Preventive Maintenance Services in Astana, Kazakhstan. The government intends to award a firm-fixed-price contract to the responsible company submitting a technically acceptable offer at the lowest price. Quotations are due March 6, 2026, at 3 pm local time.
Scope of Work
This opportunity requires comprehensive elevator preventive maintenance services, including:
- Routine monthly maintenance for all elevators.
- 24-hour emergency response with a 1-hour response time for entrapments.
- Periodic inspection and testing, including "No-Load" and Five Year "Full Load" Safety Tests.
- Development and implementation of a Maintenance Control Plan.
- Proper disposal of hazardous materials.
- Ensuring firefighter emergency operations.
- Examination and testing of underground hydraulic systems.
- Compliance with ASME A17.1 Safety Standard for Elevators and Escalators and other relevant regulations.
Contract Details
- Type: Firm-Fixed Price Contract/Purchase Order
- Duration: Base year with four option years
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Response Due: March 6, 2026, at 3 pm local time
- Published: February 20, 2026
- Place of Performance: U.S. Embassy Astana, Kazakhstan
Evaluation
Award will be made to the lowest priced, technically acceptable, responsible quoter. Evaluation will consider technical acceptability (past performance, experience, technical information) and price. The government may award based on initial quotations without discussions, but reserves the right to hold discussions.
Submission Requirements & Notes
- Electronic Submission: Quotations must be submitted electronically to AstanaGSOProcurement@state.gov.
- Format: MS-Word 2007/2010, MS-Excel 2007/2010, or Adobe Acrobat (PDF) file format.
- File Size: Must not exceed 30MB per email; larger submissions require separate files/emails.
- Required Documents: SF-1449, Section I (Pricing), Section 5 (Representations and Certifications), additional information as required in Section 3, and proof of SAM Registration.
- SAM Registration: Offerors must be registered in SAM (System for Award Management) at https://www.sam.gov prior to submission. Failure to register may deem the offer non-responsible.
- Pre-Quotation Conference: A conference will be held on February 25, 2026, at 14:00 local time at the U.S. Embassy Astana. Contact AstanaFAC@state.gov for entry arrangements.