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J035--Proj #TBD | Elevator Modernization | Elias/Prather
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The Department of Veterans Affairs, through the Program Contracting Activity Central, is conducting market research to assess small business capability and capacity for a nationwide elevator modernization initiative covering up to 120 VA Medical Center sites. This effort, identified under solicitation number 36C77626Q0039 and NAICS code 238290, seeks input from small businesses to inform potential set-asides and contract structure, with a firm-fixed-price approach expected for eventual award. Respondents are required to review draft materials including the Master List of Elevators for Modernization and submit a completed Elevator Modernization Vendor Questionnaire to indicate which specific sites they intend to pursue, while simultaneously attesting to their bonding capacity, ability to comply with limitations on subcontracting, and readiness to perform work immediately upon award. All responses must be submitted as a single, non-scanned PDF under 5MB in size, containing the company’s Unique Entity Identifier, socio-economic status, point of contact, and must be emailed to designated VA points of contact by January 28, 2026. The Government has conducted site visits and vendor days to engage participants and share draft documentation, but all materials except the sign-in sheet and vendor questionnaire remain preliminary and subject to change during the market research phase. The modernization scope involves comprehensive turnkey work on hydraulic elevators in occupied healthcare facilities, requiring installation of modern microprocessor-controlled systems, compliance with ASME A17.1, NFPA 70, and other industry standards, strict performance metrics including door speed, leveling accuracy, and noise thresholds, and delivery of certified documentation. Contractors must self-perform core work, utilize non-proprietary components, maintain manufacturer consistency within each elevator group, and employ certified mechanics and licensed electricians. Performance and payment bonds totaling 100% will be required for all awarded contracts, with final acceptance contingent on successful on-site inspection by an ANSI/ASME QEI-1 certified inspector provided by the Government. While no pricing or formal solicitation exists, estimated contract values range between $36 million and $60 million based on projected costs per site, and the procurement may involve multiple firm-fixed-price line items. All submissions are non-binding and solely for planning purposes; no compensation will be provided for response efforts, and future solicitations will be announced exclusively on SAM.gov. The contracting office in Independence, Ohio, serves as the administrative center, with a designated Contract Specialist overseeing the process and a Contracting
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Submission Due date: Responses should be submitted to leslie.prather@va.gov and scott.elias@va.gov no later than January 28, 2026 at 2:00pm EDT. Important Notice: Responses are not considered a bid or a proposal. This notice is for information and planning purposes only and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government, nor will the Government pay for time spent responding to this notice, nor information received. At this time no solicitation exists - please do not request a copy of the solicitation. If a solicitation is released it will be synopsized in Contract Opportunities at https://sam.gov/. It is the potential offeror s responsibility to monitor this site for the release of any solicitation or synopsis. Attachments to this modification are as follows: Attachment 01 DRAFT Table of Elevators for Modernization Master List 01212026 DRAFT Attachment 02 Elevator Modernization Vendor Questionnaire Final 1-14-26 Attachment 03 Site Visit Sign In Sheet Attachment 04 DRAFT Elevator Mod Power Point Contracting Pre-Decisional Attachment 05 DRAFT Elevator Modernization Program Power Point Pre-Decisional
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