H399--Third-Party Elevator Inspections
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 Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is conducting a Sources Sought to identify qualified businesses capable of providing Third-Party Elevator Inspection Services for the Saginaw VA Medical Center in Saginaw, Michigan. This notice is for market research purposes, and responses are due by February 9, 2026, at 10:00 AM ET.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for semi-annual (every six months) and annual third-party QEI-1 Certified Elevator Inspection/Witness Services. This includes periodic inspections, annual safety tests, and five-year load tests for all elevators listed in the Statement of Work (SOW). Inspectors must hold QEI-1 certification from an ANSI/ASME accredited organization, and all work must comply with ASME A17.1 code and ASME A17.2 Inspectors Guide. Comprehensive electronic reports detailing findings, recommendations, and necessary repairs are required within two weeks of inspection completion. Services are generally performed during standard business hours, with potential for off-tour or weekend work for five-year load tests.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought (Market Research)
- Anticipated Contract Type: Firm Fixed-Price
- NAICS Code: 541350 (Inspection and Testing Laboratories)
- Response Due: February 9, 2026, 10:00 AM ET
- Published: January 22, 2026
- First Inspection Due: Between April 15, 2026, and May 1, 2026
Submission Requirements
Interested vendors must submit the following information to jeanne.ortiz@va.gov:
- DUNS NUMBER
- SAM UEI NUMBER
- GSA Contract Number (if applicable)
- Capabilities Statement
- Confirmation of actual intent to submit an offer if an RFQ is posted
- Company name and address
- Point of contact information (name, phone, email)
- Socioeconomic size status (e.g., large business, small business, WOSB, SDVOSB)
Responses MUST include "36C25026Q0244" in the subject line. Phone calls will not be accepted.
Additional Notes
This is not a Request for Quotation (RFQ), and quotes will not be reviewed at this time. The Government will not be responsible for any costs incurred by contractors in response to this notice, nor does it commit the Government to an award or specific acquisition approach. This notice is intended to locate any business capable of performance; no specific set-aside is indicated at this market research stage.