Elevator Preventative Maintenance Bridge Contract

The Department of Veterans Affairs, through its Network Contract Office 23, has awarded a bridge contract to Schindler Elevator Corporation for elevator preventative maintenance services at the Minneapolis VA Health Care System. The contract, identified by solicitation number 36C26326P0489 and titled Elevator Preventative Maintenance Bridge Contract, was posted on May 29, 2026, and carries no set-aside classification, meaning it is open to all eligible contractors. The work is governed under NAICS code 238290, which pertains to other building finish contractors, and performance will be centered at the Minneapolis facility with a zip code of 55417. The contract is managed by the Department of Veterans Affairs, with all administrative correspondence routed through the office located in Saint Paul, Minnesota, 55101. Theresa (Tess) Thunder serves as the primary point of contact for this contract, reachable via phone at 7012393700 or email at theresa.thunder@va.gov. The contract does not specify a fixed duration beyond its classification as a bridge agreement, suggesting it is intended to maintain uninterrupted service during a transition period. All aspects of the work—planning, execution, and reporting—must align with VA standards and ensure the continued safe and reliable operation of elevators essential to patient and staff mobility. The official record and additional details are accessible through the SAM.gov platform using the provided UI link.