27 SOCES Vertical Transportation Equipment (VTE) Services

Air Force Special Operations Command (27 Special Operations Civil Engineering Squadron) is conducting market research to identify small business sources for vertical transportation equipment (VTE) maintenance, repair, and inspection services at Cannon Air Force Base, New Mexico, with qualifications due by September 23, 2026. This is a Request for Information only; no contract award will result. The procurement is anticipated to be structured as a total small business set-aside.

Work encompasses preventive maintenance, corrective repairs, emergency response, and regulatory compliance inspections for elevators, vehicle lifts, and dock levelers at the installation. The contractor must supply all management, tools, supplies, equipment, parts, and labor to ensure continuous and safe operation. Work shall comply with ASME A17.1-2022, ASME A17.2-2023, ASME A17.3-2023, ANSI MH standards, NFPA standards, OSHA regulations, and original equipment manufacturer recommendations. The contractor must develop a Maintenance Control Program within 30 calendar days of award; perform annual safety inspections for elevators with qualified inspectors; conduct annual inspections for dock levelers and vehicle lifts by certified technicians; and perform semiannual maintenance for dock levelers and vehicle lifts. Routine service calls require response within three business days; emergency calls within 24 hours. The contractor must obtain state licensure, develop a quality control program and safety plan within 21 days of award, and maintain security compliance including key control and restricted area protocols.

Respondents should include company information, CAGE code, small business certifications (8(a), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, HUBZone, Women-Owned Small Business), relevant experience with similar services over the past three years, and anticipated teaming arrangements with clear delineation of prime and subcontractor responsibilities. Submissions are at no cost to the Government. NAICS 238290; PSC J035; small business size standard $19.0 million.