Y1PZ--663A4-24-201 - Refurbish Elevators BLDG 61 Cars 1-3
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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 Veterans Affairs (VA), Network Contracting Office 20 (NCO 20), is soliciting proposals for Project 663A4-24-201: Refurbishment of Elevators BLDG 61 Cars 1-3 at the VA Puget Sound Health Care System, American Lake Campus, Tacoma, Washington. This is a 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside for a Firm-Fixed-Price construction contract. Proposals are due March 9, 2026, by 12:00 PM PST.
Scope of Work
This project involves the comprehensive modernization of three elevators (one traction, two hydraulic) and their associated machine rooms in Building 61. The objective is to ensure smooth, safe, reliable, and comfortable operation, integrating them into a seamless Automated Transport System for patient mobility. The work requires a phased approach to ensure at least one fully operational elevator is available at all times. The period of performance is 435 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed.
Contract Details & Key Requirements
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price Construction Contract.
- Set-Aside: 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB). NAICS Code: 238290 (Other Building Equipment Contractors) with a $22 Million size standard.
- Subcontracting Limitations: Contractors must not pay more than 85% of the amount paid by the government to firms that are not certified SDVOSBs or VOSBs (excluding material costs). A mandatory certification form must be submitted.
- Compliance: Adherence to VA Construction Safety and Infection Control Policies (ICRA/PCRA), OSHA requirements, and specific rules for noise/vibration, deliveries, security, and system compatibility (BACnet). Contractors must also comply with the "Contractor Rules of Behavior" for accessing VA information systems.
- Wage Rates: Compliance with Pierce County, Washington, prevailing wage rates is required.
- Warranty: A one-year parts and labor warranty is required from the date of acceptance.
Submission & Evaluation
- Proposal Deadline: March 9, 2026, by 12:00 PM PST. Proposals must be submitted electronically via email in PDF format. A Bid Guarantee (SF 24) is required.
- Questions Deadline: February 20, 2026, by 10:00 AM PST. All questions must be submitted in writing to Kaycee.Benson@va.gov.
- Site Visit: A site visit is scheduled for Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at 9:00 AM PST at the Puget Sound VA Medical Center.
- Evaluation: A best value tradeoff source selection will be used. Evaluation factors include Key Personnel Qualifications, Technical Approach, Capacity, Past Performance, and Price. Technical factors (Key Personnel, Technical Approach, Capacity) are significantly more important than Price, and more important than Past Performance.
Key Attachments & Compliance
Bidders must review all attachments, including the Statement of Work, 100% CD Drawings, Specification Addendum 01, ICRA, PCRA, Limitations on Subcontracting, Contractor Rules of Behavior, Past Performance Questionnaire, and Pierce County Wage Rates, to ensure full compliance and accurate proposal preparation.