H399--Sources Sought Notice - Elevator Inspection Services

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration, Veterans Integrated Service Network 2 is conducting market research for elevator inspection services at James J. Peters VA Medical Center in Bronx, New York, with responses due October 23, 2026. The anticipated contract is a firm-fixed-price engagement with a 12-month base period and four option years, performance commencing December 1, 2026.

Work encompasses comprehensive inspection and testing of 31 vertical transportation units across multiple medical center buildings, primarily Otis elevators with some specialty equipment. The contractor must witness annual safety tests at slow speed with no-load conditions and five-year load tests using 50-pound test weights on safeties and governors, completing VA Form 10-6167 inspection reports within 15 working days. All inspections and testing must comply with ASME A17.1, A17.2, A17.3, and A17.4 standards, NFPA Life Safety codes, and OSHA regulations. The contractor must hold QE-1 certification and coordinate with the COR and elevator maintenance contractor with at least two weeks' notice. Performance occurs during regular administrative hours, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday, excluding Federal holidays.

The notice indicates potential set-aside consideration for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) and Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSB), subject to a 50% limitation on subcontracting for services contracts. NAICS 541350 (Building Inspection Services) applies, with a $11.5 million size standard. Responses should include organizational details, SAM UEID number, relevant experience, technician qualifications, past performance references, and signed certification of compliance with subcontracting limitations. Submit via email to Yasmin.Moses@va.gov.