J039--561A4-25-500 Elevator Upgrade & Modernization Repairs at VA NJ HCS Lyons Buildings 6 & 53

Solicitation 36C24226R0097 is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business set-aside under NAICS code 238290 for the emergency upgrade and modernization of passenger and service elevators in Buildings 6 and 53 at the VA New Jersey Healthcare System Lyons Campus. The scope of work includes the installation of non-proprietary, microprocessor-based control systems, replacement of geared machines, and upgrading interior cabs to ensure compliance with the 2023 VA Elevator design manual and ADA requirements, including braille labeling. Key performance constraints mandate that no single elevator be shut down for more than 13 weeks and that the contractor provide 24/7 emergency answering services. The contract will be awarded to a responsible offeror based on a comparative evaluation of technical capability, past performance, and price. Technical requirements necessitate that the prime contractor be a licensed elevator maintenance company with a full-time mechanic on staff and a clean safety record, specifically no more than three serious, one repeat, or one willful OSHA or EPA violation in the last three years. Additionally, offerors must submit their current Experience Modification Rate on insurance carrier letterhead and provide certifications for the Buy American Act and limitations on subcontracting. Following several extensions to accommodate requests for information, the final proposal submission deadline is 1:00 PM on Friday, September 18, 2026.