Elevator Services and Maintenance at MVN

Other / Unclassified (Market Research Report)

This document is a Market Research Report for "MVN Elevator Services" with an estimated contract value of $345,000.00. It details the service and maintenance of 11 elevators at the New Orleans District.

• NAICS Code: 333921 - Elevator and Moving Stairway Manufacturing

• PSC Code: Z1AA - Maintenance of Office Buildings

• The requirement is for a Full Maintenance Contract for elevators, including inspection, maintenance, repair, testing, and cleaning.

• All work must comply with the latest editions of the American National Standards Institute/American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ANSI/ASME) standards.

• Historical acquisition information

• Contact with requester and knowledgeable individuals in Government and industry

• Personal knowledge of procuring similar services

• The requirement is determined to be met by commercial items, as elevator maintenance services are provided by Schindler Elevator Corporation under terms and conditions similar to those offered to the general public.

• Schindler Elevator Corporation: A locally based firm specializing in the maintenance and upkeep of Schindler Passenger Elevators. Their personnel are extensively trained, and they are a dealer with necessary parts.

• No small business opportunities exist due to the proprietary nature of the components and software, which requires authorization to access Schindler's proprietary software. Awarding to small businesses would not be in the government's best interest.

• A sole-source, firm-fixed-price contract awarded to Schindler Elevator Corporation is recommended.

• FAR, DFARS, AFARS, UAI and UDG

• ANSI/ASME A17.1 "Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators"

• Pricing history obtained through previous elevator contracts with Schindler Elevator Corporation.

• A Technical Representative will inspect completed work to ensure suitability.

• Basic FAR Part 12 clauses are deemed sufficient without substantial tailoring.

Statement of Work (SOW)

To provide full maintenance services for elevators located at the USACE New Orleans District Facility, ensuring their safe, reliable, and continued operation.

• Inspect, maintain, repair, and clean all specified elevators, their equipment, and accessories.

• Ensure all operations, tests, and inspections comply with the latest ANSI A17.1 Code and other applicable laws/codes.

• Maintain designed operating criteria for each elevator, including capacity, speed, performance time, and door operation.

• Perform repairs and replacements as needed, with specific exclusions (e.g., damage due to negligence, refinishing cabs, alignment of guide rails, replacement of underground hydraulic piping).

• Maintain maximum capacity, rated speed, performance time, and door opening/closing times.

• Government reserves the right to conduct tests and inspections.

• Repairs for major items must be completed within five (5) workdays.

• Emergency repairs must be corrected in the shortest possible time.

• Periodic inspections by the Government and contractor.

• Semi-annual performance inspections.

• Periodic tests (one-year and five-year) as per ANSI A17.1 Code.

• Place of Performance: USACE New Orleans District Facility, 7400 Leake Ave, New Orleans, LA.

• Period of Performance: Not explicitly stated in this document, but implied to be a contract period.

• Supervision: Contractor manager/supervisor must have at least four (4) years of recent experience managing elevator maintenance and repairs.

• Personnel Qualifications: Supervisors and mechanics must have specific experience levels (4+ years for mechanics, 1+ year for helpers).

• Parts & Materials: Contractor to furnish all necessary supplies, materials, and replacement parts (new and unused, or equal quality). Government to furnish utilities and drawings/specifications if available.

• Safety: Contractor must abide by U.S. Army Health and Safety requirements and all applicable Federal, State, and local safety codes.

• Hours of Work: Monday through Friday, 0600 to 1500 hours.

• On-Premise Requirements: Compliance with facility security policies, background checks, and suspicious activity reporting training.

• Insurance: Minimum levels of Worker's Compensation, Employer's Liability, and Automobile Liability insurance are required.

• Invoices: Submission instructions provided.

Justification Review Document (FAR Part 6)

This document is a Justification and Approval (J&A) for other than full and open competition. It requests approval to award a new firm-fixed-price contract on a sole-source basis for elevator services at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New Orleans District (MVN) headquarters building. The estimated total price for the contract, including a base year and four option years, is $345,000.00, with an additional $34,500.00 for FAR 52.217-8, bringing the estimated overall total price to $379,500.00.

• Full maintenance contract for all 11 elevators at the MVN headquarters building.

• Services include inspection, maintenance, repair, testing, and cleaning of elevators, equipment, and accessories.

• The contract will cover the period from May 1, 2026, through October 30, 2031.

• Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Priced (FFP)

• Period of Performance: Base (May 1, 2026 - April 30, 2027) through Option 4 (May 1, 2030 - April 30, 2031), plus FAR 52.217-8 (May 1, 2031 - Oct 30, 2031).

• Estimated Value: $345,000.00 (base and options), $379,500.00 (overall total including FAR 52.217-8).

• Funding: Overhead/Revolving funds.

This document is a justification for a sole-source award, not a solicitation. Therefore, proposal submission and evaluation criteria are not applicable.

• This action is being procured on a sole-source basis from Schindler Elevator Corporation.

• The justification cites 10 U.S.C 3204(a)(1) and FAR 6.103-1, stating that Schindler is the only responsible source capable of providing the required services due to proprietary equipment and software.

• The elevators were manufactured and installed in 1985 and have been maintained by Schindler Elevator Corporation since.

• Proprietary software and control modules require Schindler-certified technicians for maintenance and repair.

• Failure to procure Schindler's services could result in non-compliance with safety codes (ANSI A17.1) and potential damage.

• Market research was conducted, and the requirement will be procured using FAR Part 12 and FAR Part 13 Simplified Acquisition Procedures or FAR Subpart 13.5.

• NAICS Code: 333921 (Elevator and Moving Stairway Manufacturing)

• PSC Code: 3960 (Freight Elevators)