20 -- ELEVATOR/DUMBWAITER INSPECTION & REPAIR

The contract involves the inspection and repair of elevators and dumbwaiters on Military Sealift Fleet Support Command (MSFSC) ships located in Maryland, Virginia, and San Diego. This presolicitation notice reflects a change in the solicitation number from N40442-07-R-7006 to N40442-08-R-7005. The procurement is designated as a total small business set-aside under the SBA guidelines, specifically following FAR 19.5, aimed at supporting small business participation. The contract falls under the NAICS code 811310, which relates to elevator and escalator repair services. The contracting organization is the Military Sealift Fleet Support Command Norfolk, part of the Department of Defense, with the office located in Norfolk, Virginia. The notice was posted on January 9, 2008, and includes a point of contact, Patrick D. Brown, who can be reached via phone or email for questions related to the solicitation. Overall, this acquisition emphasizes maintenance services vital to operational readiness of the MSFSC fleet, emphasizing small business involvement and regional coverage across multiple states.