H256-- Elevator Third-Party Inspection and Testing Services BK & SA

This contract solicitation, issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Network Contracting Office 2, seeks a qualified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) to provide third-party elevator inspection and testing services for the Brooklyn VA Medical Center and the St. Albans VA Medical Center over a base period of 12 months starting July 6, 2026, with four one-year option periods extending up to July 5, 2031. The services include annual and semi-annual safety inspections (Category 1) for elevators and dumbwaiters, as well as five-year safety load tests (Category 5) for all elevators and dumbwaiters at both facilities. The work must comply strictly with American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) QEI-1 certification requirements and safety standards outlined in ASME A17 series, OSHA, EPA, NFPA, VA Life Safety Codes, and related regulatory frameworks. Certified inspectors must perform all testing and inspections, attach appropriate tags with inspection details, and submit detailed inspection reports within five working days of completion, including an in-person briefing on each elevator's status. The contractor must provide all tools, labor, and required weights for testing; no materials or equipment will be supplied by the government except for parts/material purchases authorized under separate contract provisions. The contract demands rigorous adherence to safety, security, and operational protocols, including advanced scheduling with the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR), coordination with facility operations to minimize patient impact, and compliance with government facility access controls such as background checks and VA-issued identification badges. The contractor is required to maintain a Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO) to enforce OSHA safety standards onsite, conduct regular safety inspections, and promptly address any safety violations or incidents. The solicitation emphasizes technical capability, past performance, and price in its evaluation criteria, with detailed instructions for proposal submissions, including presentation of QEI-1 certification and employee qualifications, evidence of experience with similar federal or healthcare facility equipment, and a compliance plan for all applicable codes and safety measures. The proposal must be submitted electronically by June 9, 2026, and the award will follow Simplified Acquisition Procedures, allowing the government to select the best value offer considering total price and additional benefits beyond minimum requirements. The contract includes clauses consistent with current FAR and VA Acquisition Regulation (VAAR) provisions, with specific attention to small business subcontracting limitations, labor standards, and federal contracting ethics and security requirements.