J056--Refurbish D wing Elevators Construction

The Department of Veterans Affairs has issued a presolicitation notice seeking a contractor to refurbish two hydraulic elevators, P-5 and P-6, located in the D Wing of the Fayetteville VA Medical Center in North Carolina. The project involves comprehensive modernization and refurbishment of these elevators, which serve critical hospital areas including the Emergency Room, Imaging, Laboratory, ICU, and Operating Rooms. The work encompasses demolition of existing systems, installation of non-proprietary modernization components, code upgrades for machine rooms and pits, cab and door refurbishments, as well as adherence to infection control requirements through phased barriers. The contractor is responsible for all labor, materials, equipment, tools, and transportation required to complete the project, ensuring reliable elevator operation while maintaining ongoing hospital activities and life safety. Completion is expected within 450 calendar days of the Notice to Proceed, with an estimated project cost ranging between $1 million and $5 million. This opportunity is set aside exclusively for Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB), requiring certification and registration with the Small Business Administration’s database prior to bid submission. The Department of Veterans Affairs plans to release an Invitation for Bid around February 5, 2026, and will award a firm fixed-price contract based on the bids received. Interested firms must be registered in the SAM system to access solicitation documents and submit proposals. A single site visit will be scheduled, with details to be provided in the solicitation. Communication regarding this project must be directed via email to the designated Contracting Officer, and no telephone requests for bid materials will be accepted. This notice serves informational purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation or invitation to bid.