J059--Elevator Rope maintenance

Amendment / Modification

This amendment extends the deadline for proposal submission and schedules a site visit.

• Proposal Submission Deadline Extended: The hour and date for receipt of offers is extended to May 5, 2026, at 2:00 PM EDT.

• Site Visit Scheduled: A site visit for the elevator rope maintenance at the Salem, VA, VAMC is scheduled for April 30, 2026, at 10:00 AM.

  • Meeting Location: Building 76, Room 4.
  • Parking: Lot T.
  • RSVP: Interested contractors must email david.hoover5@va.gov to attend.

• The deadline for proposal submission has been adjusted.

• Bidders now have until May 5, 2026, 2:00 PM EDT, to submit their proposals.

• A site visit has been scheduled for April 30, 2026, providing an opportunity for interested parties to view the work location.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for Elevator Cable Repairs in Building 8 at the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Salem, VA. The primary goal is to perform maintenance and repair on the elevator cables to ensure safe and reliable operation.

• Adjust and shorten elevator cables as appropriate.

• Perform all necessary checks per ASME A17.1 Safety Code for Elevators and local building codes.

• Ensure work is inspected by a certified Qualified Elevator Inspector (QEI) before the unit returns to service.

• Conduct a validation test to ensure safe operation.

• Provide all labor, material, equipment, and qualified supervision.

• Obtain engineering approval before replacing parts.

• Adhere to VA safety standards, including Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO).

• Work will occur during normal working hours (7:30 am – 4:00 pm, Monday-Friday, excluding federal holidays).

• Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price.

• Estimated Value: $22 Million (This appears to be an estimate for the total contract value, not necessarily for this specific task).

• Period of Performance: Base POP Begin: 05-08-2026, POP End: 06-08-2026.

• Quotes are due by 12:00 PM EST on May 1, 2026, submitted via email to david.hoover5@va.gov.

• Technical questions are due by 2:00 PM EST on April 28, 2026, via email to david.hoover5@va.gov.

• Award will be based on the lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA) offer.

• Evaluation Factors: Technical Capability, Past Performance, and Price.

• Technical Volume: Maximum 25 pages.

• Past Performance: Three (3) similar scope references required (elevator rope and repair work within the last 3 years).

• This acquisition is a set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs).

• Offerors MUST be a verified SDVOSB vendor at the time of quote submittal, listed in the SBA database.

• NAICS Code: 238290 (Other Building Equipment Contractors).

• Size Standard: Not explicitly stated but implied by the SDVOSB set-aside.

• Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM).

• A site visit is not formally scheduled; offerors are urged to inspect the site independently.

• Amendments will be posted on www.sam.gov and must be acknowledged.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a U.S. Department of Labor Wage Determination (No. 2015-4315, Revision No. 31) establishing minimum wage rates and fringe benefits for various occupations. It is intended to inform contractors of the required compensation for employees working on covered contracts in specific geographic areas.

• Lists numerous occupational classifications (e.g., Administrative Support, Automotive Service, Health Occupations, Information Technology, Protective Service).
• Specifies the minimum hourly wage rate for each occupation.
• Details required fringe benefits, including Health & Welfare rates ($5.55 per hour or $222.00 per week).
• Includes information on paid sick leave (Executive Order 13706) and minimum wage requirements (Executive Order 13658).
• Outlines vacation and holiday policies.
• Provides guidance on the conformance process for unlisted classifications.

This document is crucial for bidders to accurately estimate labor costs for their proposals. It ensures that potential employees are compensated at or above the specified minimum rates and receive the required fringe benefits, directly impacting the overall cost of performing the contract.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a Sources Sought Notice for elevator cable and maintenance repair services at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Salem, VA. The primary objective is to secure Building 8's elevator, adjust and shorten the cable ropes, perform necessary checks, and place the elevator back into service. The contractor will be responsible for providing all labor, materials, equipment, and supervision.

• Secure the elevator in Building 8.

• Adjust and shorten elevator cable ropes.

• Perform all necessary checks.

• Place the elevator back into service.

• Provide all labor, material, equipment, and qualified supervision.

• Check with engineering personnel before replacing parts.

• Abide by VA safety standards, including LOTO (Lock Out Tag Out).

• Provide own safety equipment, locks, and tags.

• Work will be performed inside the building and in attic spaces.

• Not specified in this notice.

• This is a Sources Sought Notice to gauge contractor capabilities.

• Respondents must provide a capabilities statement.

• Failure to provide the requested information may result in the offeror being considered incapable.

• Responses must include: company name and address, business size (large or small), socioeconomic categories (8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB/VOSB, other small, small, or large), a brief description of qualifications, and any other pertinent information demonstrating ability.

• All capability statements must be submitted in writing via email.

• Subject line for all responses must be: Elevator Cable and Maintenance Repair.

• Set-Aside: SDVOSBC (Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Concern)

• Product Service Code: J059

• NAICS Code: 238290

• Contracting Office ZIP Code: 23667

• Response Date/Time/Zone: 03-27-2026 2:00pm EASTERN TIME, NEW YORK, USA

• Place of Performance: Salem VAMC, 1970 Roanoke Blvd., Salem, VA 24153

• Point of Contact: Dave Hoover, david.hoover5@va.gov