Automatic Door Operator (ADO) Inspection and Maintenance Program

The Architect of the Capitol is preparing to procure inspection and maintenance services for automatic door operators across Hart, Dirksen, and Russell Senate Office Buildings in Washington, DC, with a response deadline of October 8, 2026 at 4:00 pm ET for this sources sought notice.

This is a sources-sought engagement only; no solicitation is promised, quotes are not being requested, and no contract will be awarded from this announcement. The anticipated contract structure is Firm-Fixed-Price with a 12-month base period and four one-year option periods, plus an optional six-month extension. Work must be performed on-site Monday through Friday, 7:00 am to 4:00 pm Eastern Time, excluding federal holidays.

Core requirements include scheduling preventive maintenance inspections every six months; performing lubrication, adjustments, calibration, and testing of mechanical and electronic components; responding to emergency service calls within 48 to 72 hours; and restoring units to operational condition within five business days. All work must comply with ADA Accessibility Guidelines (ADAAG 404), ANSI/BHMA A156.10 and A156.19 standards, and AOC safety policies. Performance standards mandate 100 percent completion of preventive inspections and documentation, 95 percent emergency dispatch within 48 hours, 95 percent repair completion within five business days, and 98 percent system-wide operational availability.

Two key personnel are required: a Program Manager with five years of facilities-maintenance or life-safety contract management experience, and a Lead Technician with current AAADM Certified Inspector certification and three years of documented automatic door service experience. All contractor employees must complete E-Verify, United States Capitol Police background checks (CP-491 form), and AOC contractor badging before performing work.

Interested contractors should submit responses to Tatjana Johnson, Contracting Officer, at tatjana.johnson@aoc.gov addressing interest in quotation submission, GSA Schedule capability with relevant SIN numbers, past contract examples from the past three years, and relevant questions or information.