J035--SVC: Emergency Elevator Evaluation

The Department of Veterans Affairs North Florida/South Georgia Veterans Health System is seeking emergency elevator evaluation services for the Lake City VA Medical Center through solicitation 36C24825Q1219. The procurement requires a comprehensive assessment of seven passenger elevators located across Buildings 38, 62, and 82, which must be conducted by a Qualified Elevator Inspector (QEI-1 Certified). The contractor must perform a full inventory of elevator equipment, evaluate current conditions and modernization needs, review maintenance records, analyze incidents, and provide both interim and final reports with recommendations for repairs and upgrades. The government will evaluate quotations on a best value basis considering technical capability, delivery, and price. Questions regarding the solicitation must be submitted in writing by September 12, 2025 at 2:00 PM ET, with final quotes due September 16, 2025 at 4:30 PM ET via email to the Contracting Officer.

This procurement is 100% set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses under NAICS code 238290, with interested vendors required to be registered and listed at the SBA's veterans certification website. No incumbent contractors or specific award values are mentioned in the solicitation documents. The evaluation involves seven elevators comprising a mix of geared traction and hydraulic systems, all manufactured by MCE with 4000-pound capacity and serving 3-4 floors each. The contractor must deliver an interim report within 10 business days of site assessment and a final report within 7 business days after receiving VA comments. The place of performance is the Lake City VA Medical Center located at 619 S Marion Ave, Lake City, FL 32025, with work to be conducted during facility hours (Monday-Friday, 8am-4:30pm) while minimizing disruption to hospital operations.