J059--Elevator Rope maintenance
Overview
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Set Aside
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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 6, has issued a Solicitation for Elevator Cable Repairs in Building 8 at the Salem VAMC, VA. This is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside for a Firm-Fixed-Price contract. Quotes are due by May 1, 2026, at 12:00 PM EST.
Scope of Work
The contractor will be responsible for adjusting and shortening elevator cables, performing all necessary checks in accordance with ASME A17.1 Safety Code for Elevators and local building codes, and ensuring inspection by a certified Qualified Elevator Inspector (QEI) before the unit returns to service. A validation test is required to ensure safe operation. This includes providing all labor, materials, equipment, and qualified supervision. Work must adhere to VA safety standards, including Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO), and will be performed during normal working hours (7:30 am – 4:00 pm, Monday-Friday, excluding federal holidays). Engineering approval is required before replacing parts.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price
- Set-Aside: Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)
- NAICS Code: 238290 (Other Building Equipment Contractors)
- Product Service Code: J059 (Maintenance, Repair And Rebuilding Of Equipment: Electrical And Electronic Equipment Components)
- Period of Performance: May 8, 2026 – June 8, 2026
- Estimated Value: $22 Million (Note: This appears to be an estimate for the total contract value, not necessarily for this specific task, given the short POP).
Submission & Evaluation
- Quotes Due: May 1, 2026, 12:00 PM EST
- Technical Questions Due: April 28, 2026, 2:00 PM EST
- Submission Method: Email to David.Hoover5@va.gov
- Award Basis: Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA)
- Evaluation Factors: Technical Capability (maximum 25 pages), Past Performance (three similar scope references within the last 3 years), and Price.
- Eligibility: Offerors must be a verified SDVOSB in the SBA database at the time of quote submittal and registered in SAM.
- Site Visit: Not formally scheduled; independent inspection is urged.
Additional Notes
A Wage Determination document (No. 2015-4315, Revision No. 31) is provided to inform bidders of required minimum wage rates and fringe benefits, which is crucial for accurate labor cost estimation. Amendments will be posted on www.sam.gov and must be acknowledged.