J036--Elevator Refurbishment S1 & S2 Modernization Project

The Department of Veterans Affairs awarded a sole-source, firm fixed-price contract valued at $695,000 to JohnsonDanforth, Inc., a certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), for the modernization of elevators S1 and S2 at the Tennessee Valley Healthcare System Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee. The award was made under VAAR 819.7008 and 38 U.S.C. § 8127(c), which authorize non-competitive procurements to SDVOSBs when competition is not practicable due to unique circumstances. The justification for sole sourcing emphasized the critical need to maintain existing OEM warranty coverage, ensure uninterrupted operation of life-safety equipment essential to patient care and emergency response, avoid administrative burdens associated with re-procurement, and eliminate the risk of operational downtime or technical incompatibility that would arise from selecting a new contractor. Market research confirmed that JohnsonDanforth, Inc. is the only SDVOSB capable of fulfilling the technical requirements while preserving warranty integrity and service continuity under the existing blanket purchase agreement. The contract has a 180-day performance period beginning June 4, 2026, with work to be performed on-site at the VA facility in Nashville. The scope includes comprehensive elevator refurbishment with updated components and controls to restore full functionality and extend system life, fully complying with ASME A17.1 safety standards and existing maintenance protocols. No line-item pricing, options, or delivery schedules beyond the overall timeframe are detailed, and no packaging, marking, or MIL-STD requirements are applicable as this is a service-based acquisition. The contracting office is located in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, with Jennifer Harper serving as the Contract Specialist and Scott Dickey as the Contracting Officer. Payment and invoice instructions are not specified, but correspondence and administrative coordination proceed through the provided VA contact details. The acquisition waived public notice under FAR 5.202 and exempted the contractor from Form 2268 requirements due to statutory SDVOSB authority, with no other socioeconomic certifications, security clearances, or key personnel provisions applicable.