VERTICAL TRANSPORTATION EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE, REPAIR, & INSPECTION SERVICES
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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 the Air Force is soliciting quotations for Vertical Transportation Equipment (VTE) Maintenance, Repair, & Inspection Services at Hill Air Force Base, UT, and Little Mountain. This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside for scheduled inspections, maintenance, and emergency services for elevators and other VTE. Quotations are due by June 18, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide all management, tools, supplies, equipment, parts, and labor for comprehensive VTE maintenance, repair, and inspection. This includes routine and emergency service calls to ensure continuous and safe operation of freight and passenger elevators, escalators, wheelchair/stair lifts, and dock levelers. Services must comply with industry standards such as ASME A17.1-2007, ANSI/ASME A17.2-2010, NFPA, UFC 3-600-01, and OSHA. Excluded services include alterations, modernizations, and repairs for damage due to vandalism or acts of God.
Contract Details
This is a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (RFQ), issued as a Total Small Business Set-Aside (NAICS 811310, Size Standard $12.5M). The contract will consist of a 3-year base period, two 12-month option periods, and a 6-month option IDIQ, with all CLINs established on a firm fixed price basis. The anticipated contract start date is November 12, 2026.
Evaluation & Submission
Proposals are requested via email and will be evaluated on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) basis. Award will be made to the vendor with the lowest price meeting requirements in the Performance Work Statement and Technical Evaluation Factors. Key technical factors include:
- Licensure and Certification: Utah Elevator License and specific competency training.
- Local Presence: Established operations within 75 miles of Hill AFB.
- Base Access: Ability to obtain DBIDS cards and Restricted Area Badges.
- Equipment Certification: Capability to work on various VTE manufacturers, including up to 10,000 lb. cargo lifts.
Key Dates
- Questions Due: June 11, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. MDT.
- Quotations Due: June 18, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. MDT.
- Mandatory Site Visit: May 20, 2026, at 9:00 AM MDT (Hill Aerospace Museum). Registration required by May 14, 2026, 3:00 PM MDT.
Additional Notes
The solicitation incorporates various DFARS and FAR clauses by reference. A Wage Determination (No. 2015-5483, Rev 28) applies, outlining minimum wage rates, fringe benefits ($5.55/hr H&W), paid sick leave (EO 13706), and vacation/holiday requirements for work in Davis, Morgan, and Weber Counties, UT. A Safety and Health Plan must be submitted within 10 work days after contract award.