J035--Parking Lifts PMI Acquisition

The contract solicitation for Parking Lifts PMI Acquisition at the NYHHS Manhattan Campus, identified by solicitation number 36C24226Q0258, is a Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) procurement under the NAICS code 238290, managed by the Department of Veterans Affairs through the 242-NETWORK Contract Office 02 based in Albany, New York. The base performance period runs from June 15, 2026, to May 31, 2027, with four consecutive one-year optional periods extending the contract through May 31, 2031. The primary scope includes quarterly preventative maintenance, unscheduled repairs (both labor hours and parts), and emergency call services for parking lifts located at 423 E 23rd Street, New York, NY 10010. All services must be performed on-site, with acceptance occurring at the destination, and the government retains the right to conduct inspections and surveillance under a Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan. Contractors must be authorized vendors for Harding Steel SUV XL Parking Lifts, employ state-licensed personnel, and provide proof of valid driver’s licenses for operators. Emergency response is required 24/7 with a 2- to 4-hour response window, capped at 32 labor hours per incident unless further authorization is obtained, and quarterly performance reports are mandatory. The contract incorporates numerous Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Veterans Affairs Acquisition Regulation (VAAR) clauses, many with deviation alternates, reflecting stringent compliance requirements regarding whistleblower protections, prohibitions on inverted domestic corporations, trafficking in persons, paid sick leave, labor standards, and cybersecurity restrictions under the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act and the American Security Drone Act. The contractor is prohibited from using equipment or services from designated foreign entities including Kaspersky Lab and other entities listed by the Federal Acquisition Security Council, and must comply with OFAC sanctions. Invoicing must be submitted exclusively through the VA’s Electronic Invoice Presentment and Payment System (EIPP) using X12 EDI standards, with payment processed via Electronic Funds Transfer to the VA’s designated remittance address in Albany. Proposals are due by May 27, 2026, and must be submitted electronically to the contracting officer’s email, with no page limits or formal volume structure specified. The award will be based on a best-value trade-off that considers technical capability,