H335--Elevator Inspection

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 6 is seeking a contractor to perform semi-annual elevator inspections and five-year testing for the Salem VA Medical Center. The solicitation requires a qualified elevator inspection service capable of examining 29 vertical transportation devices across multiple buildings, including passenger and service elevators, dumbwaiters, and cart lifts. Contractors must provide inspectors with QEI certification and at least five years of experience, who will conduct inspections in accordance with ANSI/ASME A17.1 and A17.2 standards. The procurement will be evaluated using Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) procedures, considering technical capability, price, and past performance. Key deadlines include technical questions due by April 18, 2025, at 3:30 PM, and quote submissions due by April 25, 2025, at 12:00 PM EDT.

The solicitation is not set aside for any specific small business category and allows for subcontracting, with the primary contractor required to provide 51% of the work. The incumbent contractor was ACCO Engineered Systems, who previously held contract 36C24623P1700 with a base year value of $13,050. The current procurement includes one base year and four option years, with a total estimated contract value of $11.5 million. Inspections are scheduled for the 2nd and 4th quarters of each year, with a comprehensive five-year testing due in June 2026. The contract will be performed at the Salem VA Medical Center in Salem, Virginia, with inspections to be conducted during normal business hours or after hours with prior approval. The procurement is categorized under NAICS code 541350 (Building Inspection Services) and Product/Service Code H335 for Inspection - Service and Trade Equipment.