Z--Elevator Upgrade S1 & S2 (Solicit. Announcement)

The Veterans Integrated Service Network #20 (VISN20) Logistics Office located in Roseburg, Oregon, is seeking bids for an elevator upgrade project identified as Elevator Upgrade S1 & S2. This full and open competition considers Hubzone and 8(a) participants and requires contractors to provide all necessary tools, labor, permits, materials, and supervision in compliance with project specifications for contract number 653-07-170. The project falls under NAICS code 238290 with a size standard of $13 million, and the contract is anticipated to be a Firm Fixed Price agreement. The estimated project cost ranges between $250,000 and $500,000. Bidders must submit written questions by fax or email to the contracting officer, with telephone inquiries not accepted. The solicitation was scheduled for release on May 15, 2007, and proposals are due by June 15, 2007. Offers will only be accepted from responsible and responsive contractors experienced in similar projects. The evaluation criteria prioritize technical capability, followed by past performance, with cost or price being the least important factor in comparison. All solicitation amendments will be posted online, and offerors are responsible for acquiring these updates from the designated federal business opportunity website. Contractors interested in submitting proposals must adhere strictly to the solicitation instructions and complete the mailing list as outlined in the solicitation package. This contract is managed by the Department of Veterans Affairs under the Network Contract Office 20 in Vancouver, Washington.