Z1DA--Upgrade Elevators 506-24-102 (VA-26-00040953)
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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) is issuing a pre-solicitation for an Invitation for Bids (IFB) to upgrade six elevators at the Ann Arbor Veterans Administration Medical Center (VAMC) in Ann Arbor, MI. This acquisition is a 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside. The IFB is planned for issuance on or about April 21, 2026, with bids due by May 26, 2026, at 1:00 PM Eastern Time.
Scope of Work
The contractor shall furnish all necessary labor, tools, miscellaneous materials, equipment, and supervision to complete the upgrade of six elevators. This includes replacing two (2) Traction service elevators and four (4) Hydraulic elevators, located in three buildings at the Ann Arbor VA Medical Center. All work must be performed without disruption to Medical Center operations. Normal working hours are 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday (excluding Federal Holidays), with provisions for requesting extended hours.
Contract Details
This will be a Firm Fixed Price contract with an estimated magnitude between $5,000,000.00 and $10,000,000.00. The Government intends to award the contract within 90 days from the bid opening date. The North American Industry Classification Code (NAICS) for this procurement is 238290, Other Building Equipment Contractors, with a small business size standard of $22.0 million.
Eligibility & Set-Aside
This acquisition is a 100% set-aside for qualified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB). Offerors must be verified SDVOSBs registered in the SBA's VetCert database (https://veterans.certify.sba.gov/) at the time of proposal submission. Prospective contractors must also be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at https://beta.sam.gov.
Submission & Key Dates
An Invitation for Bids (IFB) is planned for issuance on or about April 21, 2026. The response date for bids is May 26, 2026, at 1:00 PM Eastern Time. Solicitation documents, including various bid documents, specifications, forms, and drawings, will be available for download from the Contract Opportunities website (https://sam.gov). Bidders are responsible for obtaining all bid documents and acknowledging any amendments by monitoring the website.
Contact
All questions must be submitted in writing to Contract Specialist Leland Ruedel via email at Leland.Ruedel@va.gov.