Arapaho NF Clear Creek RD Elevator Maintenance

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service, Products & Services Central Team 4, has issued a Sources Sought Notice to conduct market research for an upcoming elevator maintenance requirement. Located at the Clear Creek Ranger District in Idaho Springs, Colorado, this upcoming contract is intended to replace an expiring agreement, with a target start date of September 29, 2026. The purpose of this notice is to assess the viability of setting aside the procurement for small businesses under NAICS code 541350 (Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing), which carries an $11.5 million size standard. Interested contractors, particularly small businesses capable of performing the work, must submit capability statements and detailed information to Contract Specialist Rebecca Schowalter at rebecca.l.schowalter@usda.gov. Submissions are due by Monday, July 27, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. Mountain Time. Respondents must provide specific details, including their geographic proximity to the site, plans for self-performance versus subcontracting, company experience, technician licensing, SAM UEI numbers, and three past performance references. Additionally, responders must sign and return a subcontracting limitations certification. No phone calls will be accepted, and submissions will be used solely for developing the government's acquisition strategy.

This Statement of Work outlines a federal contract opportunity for the USDA Forest Service, Clear Creek Ranger District, located in Idaho Springs, Colorado. The purpose of the contract is to secure professional services for the annual safety testing and routine maintenance of an office elevator. Key objectives include performing annual safety testing in compliance with Colorado conveyance regulations and industry standards, conducting routine preventative maintenance and adjustments, repairing or replacing worn components, and providing continuous elevator phone monitoring. The equipment to be serviced is a 1993 Montgomery hydraulic passenger elevator with a 2,000 lb capacity. The contract is structured as a Firm-Fixed-Price, single-award agreement. The initial period of performance is a one-year base period running from September 29, 2026, to September 28, 2027, with options to extend annually for up to four additional years, resulting in a maximum potential contract duration of five years. Additionally, a six-month option to extend services is included. Interested contractors must hold a current license from the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment, Division of Oil and Public Safety, to certify that all maintenance is completed by qualified personnel. No government-furnished property or materials will be provided. Questions regarding the site location and logistics must be submitted via email by July 23, 2026.