H335--semi-annual elevator inspections

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 6 is seeking semi-annual elevator inspections for the Salem VA Medical Center through a competitive solicitation. The contractor must provide comprehensive inspection services for 29 vertical transportation devices, including elevators and dumbwaiters, with all necessary labor, supervision, materials, equipment, and tools. Inspectors are required to have Qualification of Elevator Inspectors (QEI) certification with a minimum of 5 years of continuous experience and no lapsed certification periods. The procurement will be awarded using Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) procedures, with quotes due by March 7, 2025, at 3:30 PM EST. Key points of contact include Michael Hastings (Electrician Supervisor), William Young (M&O Supervisor), and Satasha Stewart (Contracting Officer).

The solicitation is initially designed as a 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside under NAICS code 541350 with a $11.5 million size standard. The contract period includes a base year from March 12, 2025, to March 11, 2026, with four additional one-year option periods that could extend the contract through March 11, 2030. Inspections are scheduled to occur semi-annually in February and August, with contractors required to provide 30 days advance coordination and submit detailed inspection reports within 30 days of completion. The contract will be administered by the VA Network Contracting Office 6 located in Hampton, VA, and will cover elevator inspections across multiple buildings at the Salem VAMC facility. The most recent CAT 5 testing was conducted in June 2021, with the next test scheduled for June 2026.