S06 FINAL Amendment 36C25626Q0070 0002.pdf

Amendment to a Previous Combined Solicitation

SUBJECT* Elevator Inspection Services, Gulf Coast Veterans Health Care System, Engineering Service, 400 Veterans Avenue, Biloxi, MS 39531

GENERAL INFORMATION

CONTRACTING OFFICE’S ZIP CODE* 39531

SOLICITATION NUMBER* 36C25626Q0070

RESPONSE DATE/TIME/ZONE 10-28-2025 1300 EASTERN TIME, NEW YORK,

USA

ARCHIVE 60 DAYS AFTER THE RESPONSE DATE

RECOVERY ACT FUNDS N

SET-ASIDE SDVOSB

PRODUCT SERVICE CODE* H959

NAICS CODE* 541350

CONTRACTING OFFICE ADDRESS Department of Veterans Affairs

Gulf Coast Veterans Health Care System Network Contracting Office 16 400 Veterans Avenue BLDG 10 Biloxi MS 39531

POINT OF CONTACT*

C. Robert Oravetz / Contracting Officer Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 16 Gulf Coast Veterans Health Care System 400 Veterans Avenue BLDG 10 Biloxi, MS 39531

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

ADDRESS Department of Veterans Affairs Gulf Coast Veterans Health Care System Engineering Service 400 Veterans Avenue BLDG 10 Biloxi MS

POSTAL CODE 39531

COUNTRY USA

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

AGENCY’S URL https://www.va.gov/

URL DESCRIPTION VA

AGENCY CONTACT’S EMAIL ADDRESS christopher.oravetz@va.gov EMAIL DESCRIPTION CO e-mail address

Amendment to a Previous Combined Solicitation

DESCRIPTION

The purpose of this amendment is the following:

1). Provide a response to an offeror/contractor question that was received during the solicitation question acceptance window which had not been previously addressed by the government.

All other terms and conditions of this solicitation remain the same unless updated through/with subsequent amendments to this solicitation by/from the Contracting Officer.

Contractor Question:

Contractor requested a review of the job classification for the Elevator Inspection Services outlined in Solicitation Number 36C25626Q0070. The current classification listed under FAR 52.212-5, Employee Class 11060, is "Elevator Operator."

Upon reviewing the detailed Scope of Work (Section B.3), it appears that the required duties and responsibilities are significantly more technical and specialized than those typically associated with an "Elevator Operator." The services involve:

* Performing thorough semi-annual inspections, annual safety tests, and five-year load tests of elevators and dumbwaiters in accordance with ASME A17.1 Section X, A17.2, A17.3, and A17.4 standards.

* Furnishing and installing minor parts damaged during inspection (e.g., retaining clips, insulators, wire connectors, fuses, seals).

* Providing tools and labor to perform semi-annual and annual no-load tests, and for the five-year full load test.

* Witnessing and certifying all tests.

* Preparing detailed reports, identifying deficiencies, and furnishing specifications for necessary adjustments, repairs, or replacements.

Furthermore, a mandatory requirement for personnel performing these services is proof of QE-1 certification as per ASME A17.1 Section 1000, ASME A17.2, and ASME A17.3. This certification signifies a high level of technical expertise in elevator safety, testing, and maintenance, which goes beyond the duties of a basic operator.

Based on these extensive technical, diagnostic, and minor repair responsibilities, we believe that a classification such as "Elevator Repairer" or a similar technical role would more accurately reflect the nature and complexity of the work performed under this contract. The current "Elevator Operator" classification does not seem to align with the professional skills and certifications explicitly required for this solicitation.

Government Response

Employee Class and Monetary Wage-Fringe Benefits information contained within FAR 52.212-5 in the solicitation is just a suggestion by the government. The contractor must provide key personnel and other staff who will successfully perform all work, who will successfully execute all services, and who will successfully complete all tasks/deliverables that are required during the active performance periods of an executed contract. The solicitation does not specifically require an Elevator Operator.

Pages 32-33 of the solicitation (Volume 2 -PRICE Volume) provides more information, detailed below.

As required by the McNamara-O’Hara Service Contract Act, applicable wage determinations for the performance locations being supported are included/incorporated within this solicitation for guidance and informational purposes only. It is strongly recommended that offerors/contractors familiarize themselves with the applicable labor laws, associated wage rates, and other applicable benefits that may apply to personnel who will be supporting this acquisition at a future time under an active contract. Such costs should be taken into consideration during the formulation of pricing and total costs for services (for all anticipated performance periods as annotated in the Price/Cost Schedule).

The following information (also annotated in FAR 52.212-5 [X] (2) 52.222-42, Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (MAY 2014) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67) is being provided by the government for informational purposes only and is based on the wage determinations previously referenced herein.

Employee Class Monetary Wage-Fringe Benefits 11060 - Elevator Operator (Biloxi, MS) $13.47 Per Hour Plus Benefits

11060 - Elevator Operator (Pensacola, FL) $14.16 Per Hour Plus Benefits

It is noted that Page 31 of the solicitation (Volume 1 – Technical Volume) contains mandatory requirements for personnel performing services, detailed below

MANDATORY QUALIFICATIONS, CORE COMPENTENCIES, AND CERTIFICATIONS FOR PERSONNEL

PERFORMING SERVICES

Pursuant to ASME A17.1 Section 1000, ASME A17.2, and ASME A17.3, the contractor must provide proof of QE-1 certification for those personnel who will be performing services during the performance periods of the contract. A copy of this certification shall be provided in the contractor’s quote. Failure to provide a QE-1 certification shall deem the contractor non-responsive to this solicitation. (Scope of Work, Item 2).

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