J035--inspection of vertical transportation systems

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 22 is procuring inspection services for vertical transportation systems including elevators, cartlifts, and dumbwaiters at the Long Beach VA Healthcare System. The contractor must provide annual safety tests, semi-annual inspections, and five-year load testing services in compliance with ASME safety standards and federal regulations. Key requirements include hiring a QEI-1 Certified Elevator Inspector with a minimum of two years of experience in vertical transportation system inspections, providing detailed documentation for each unit, and coordinating with VA Engineering staff. The contractor must also obtain temporary ID badges, follow VA regulations, and provide appropriate personal protective equipment during inspections. The solicitation deadline has been extended to September 24, 2025, at 12:00 PM Pacific Time, with no site visit scheduled due to the stringent timeline.

This procurement is designated as a 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside with a total contract value of $12.5 million and a base period of one year beginning approximately September 30, 2025. The scope involves inspection of 40 elevators requiring five-year testing (Items #86 through #129) as detailed in the Master Elevator Inventory. No current contractors or incumbents are identified in the solicitation documents. The place of performance is at the Long Beach VA Healthcare System campus, which includes 41 distinct buildings and structures with various types of elevators throughout the medical center. The contracting office is located at 3601 S. 6th Avenue, Tucson, Arizona, with Naomi Meza serving as the Contract Specialist.