H936--Annual Elevator Inspections
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 Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Network Contracting Office 16 (NCO16), is conducting market research through a Sources Sought Notice (SSN) for Annual Elevator Inspections at the Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System (CAVHS) in Little Rock and North Little Rock, AR. This is for planning purposes only and is not a solicitation. Responses are due by February 10, 2026, at 10:00 AM CT.
Purpose
This SSN aims to gather information from interested parties regarding their capabilities to provide annual elevator safety inspections. It is strictly for market research and planning; no contract will be awarded from this notice, and the Government is not obligated to acquire any services described. Responses will help determine potential small business participation and industry capabilities.
Scope of Work
The requirement involves annual safety inspections for all traction and hydraulic elevators, cart lifts, dumbwaiters, and wheelchair lifts located at CAVHS facilities. Services include witnessing annual no-load, slow-speed safety tests; annual Firefighter's Service operation tests; annual standby power operation tests; five-year full load, full-speed tests for electric elevators; and three-year pressure tests for hydraulic elevators. All inspections must comply with the latest editions of ASME A17.1, A17.2, A17.3, A17.4, A17.5, A18.1, and NFPA 70 (National Electric Code).
Key Requirements & Deliverables
Contractors must be certified by the Elevator Safety Division at the Arkansas Department of Labor and Licensing and meet ASME QEI-1 standards, possessing a minimum of five (5) years of practical field experience. Inspections require coordination with CAVHS Facilities Manager, the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR), and the existing elevator maintenance contractor. Deliverables include comprehensive narrative reports with findings and recommendations, submitted within ten (10) calendar days of inspection completion. Immediate reporting of safety deficiencies is mandatory.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Sources Sought (Market Research)
- Anticipated Period of Performance: Base period plus four (4) twelve (12) month renewal option periods.
- Set-Aside: None specified (market research stage)
- NAICS: 238290 (Size Standard: $22.0 Million)
- Product Service Code: H330
- Response Due: February 10, 2026, 10:00 AM CT
- Published: January 22, 2026
Information Requested
Interested parties should provide general company information (name, address, POC, phone, email, website, SAM UEI, CAGE), business type (socio-economic status), FSS contract number (if applicable), OEM authorization (if applicable), Trade Agreement Certificate evidence, estimated industry pricing, access to OEM parts, proof of Arkansas state licensing, descriptive literature demonstrating capability, and a list of relevant past contracts.
Submission Details
All responses must be emailed to Carmyn.Williams@va.gov.