Vertical Transportation Equipment (VTE) Maintenance Services for Naval Station Great Lakes, IL
ID: N4008525R2576Type: Sources Sought
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYNAVFACSYSCOM MID-ATLANTICNORFOLK, VA, 23511-0395, USA

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Other Building Equipment Contractors (238290)

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HOUSEKEEPING- FACILITIES OPERATIONS SUPPORT (S216)
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    The Department of Defense, through the Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command Mid-Atlantic, is seeking proposals for Vertical Transportation Equipment (VTE) maintenance services at Naval Station Great Lakes, Illinois, and the Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center. The contractor will be responsible for providing labor, management, tools, materials, and maintenance services, including diagnostic, troubleshooting, repair, alteration, demolition, and minor construction of VTE and Direct Digital Control (DDC) systems. This procurement is crucial for ensuring the safe and efficient operation of vertical transportation systems within government facilities, emphasizing the importance of regular maintenance and compliance with safety standards. Proposals are due by December 9, 2025, at 2:00 PM EST, and interested parties should contact Asia Bracey at asia.c.bracey.civ@us.navy.mil or Susan Roberts at susan.c.roberts4.civ@us.navy.mil for further information.

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    The document outlines a pre-solicitation notice for a Firm Fixed Price/Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract focused on Vertical Transportation Equipment (VTE) Maintenance services at Naval Station Great Lakes, IL. The contractor will provide various maintenance tasks, including diagnostics, repairs, and minor construction related to VTE and Direct Digital Control (DDC) systems. Proposals will be assessed using a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) method, requiring offerors to meet technical standards across several evaluation factors: technical approach, corporate experience, safety, and past performance. The contract has a base term of one year, with options to extend up to four additional years, cumulatively not exceeding five years. This procurement is designated as a Competitive Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Business Set-Aside and bids must adhere to the requirements outlined in the Request for Proposals, expected to be posted on the SAM.gov website by May 2025. Registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) is mandatory for eligibility. The new contract will replace the existing elevator maintenance contract set to expire in January 2026, reflecting the government's ongoing commitment to maintaining essential facility operations.
    The Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command Mid-Atlantic (NAVFAC MIDLANT) issued a Sources Sought Notice to identify small businesses qualified to potentially compete for a Facility Support contract. This is not a request for proposals, and no contracts will be awarded from this notice. The anticipated contract, which will have a total duration of up to 60 months, involves maintenance services for Vertical Transportation Equipment (VTE) at Naval Station Great Lakes and affiliated facilities. Interested small businesses are invited to submit a capabilities package that includes recent project examples, a company profile, and identification of business classifications (e.g., Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, Women-Owned). The selected contractors must demonstrate experience commensurate with a yearly value of at least $250,000 for VTE maintenance services. The information gathered will assist in determining whether to set aside the acquisition for small businesses. Responses are due by February 7, 2025, and will help tailor government requirements to align with industry capabilities.
    The document outlines the general information for a performance-based contract for Vertical Transportation Equipment (VTE) maintenance at Naval Station Great Lakes, IL, and Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center (FHCC). The contractor is responsible for furnishing all necessary resources for recurring and non-recurring VTE maintenance, investigations, evaluations, and repairs. The contract uses a standard 18-annex template, with Annex 1 covering general information and Annex 15 specifically addressing VTE maintenance. The Navy reserves the right to acquire additional VTE maintenance services. The approach emphasizes performance outcomes, measurable standards, incentives, and performance assessment, expecting contractors to utilize industry best practices and innovative management. Offerors are urged to inspect the site and accept facilities in “AS-IS” condition, as failure to do so will not constitute grounds for a claim. The contractor's technical proposal must meet or exceed the contract's performance objectives.
    The document outlines the comprehensive management and administration requirements for government contractors, encompassing general information, administrative procedures, and security protocols. Key areas include adherence to government working hours and holidays, mandatory conference attendance, and training for new systems. Emphasis is placed on cohesive partnerships, requiring contractor participation and a formal partnership agreement. Contractors must secure all necessary permits, licenses, and insurance, maintain government property, and follow strict invoicing procedures. The document details requirements for contractor-furnished and government-furnished items, along with robust management protocols covering information safeguarding, work control, and quality management systems. Personnel requirements specify key roles like Project Manager and Quality Manager, emphasizing qualifications, conduct, and security clearances. A detailed safety program, including accident prevention and reporting, is mandatory, alongside environmental management and sustainability practices. The document also covers disaster preparedness, warranty management, and procedures for both recurring and non-recurring work. This comprehensive framework ensures efficient, secure, and compliant contract execution.
    The document outlines the requirements for Facility Investment services at Naval Stations Great Lakes, focusing on Sustainment, Restoration, and Modernization (SRM) sub-functions. The contractor is responsible for providing all labor, management, tools, materials, and equipment for maintenance, repair, alteration, demolition, and minor construction of building systems, especially Vertical Transportation Equipment (VTE). Key aspects include personnel certification, adherence to workmanship and material standards, and historical preservation guidelines. The contract details recurring work, including various service order types (Emergency, Situational Arrest, Urgent, Routine, and Corrective Maintenance) with specific response and completion times. It also covers a Preventive Maintenance (PM) Program for VTE and an Inspection, Testing, and Certification Program, outlining procedures and liability limits for repairs. Non-recurring work is addressed through task orders with detailed proposal requirements. The overall purpose is to ensure facilities and equipment are maintained to high standards for safe and proper operation, minimizing disruptions and maximizing useful life.
    The document, Section J – 0200000 Management and Administration, outlines essential documents, forms, exhibits, and attachments for government contracts, focusing on management, administrative, and safety protocols. It includes a comprehensive list of definitions and acronyms relevant to federal government RFPs, grants, and state/local RFPs. Key sections detail wage determinations, accident prevention plans, hazardous material logs, and various operational checklists (e.g., crane, lock-out/tag-out). The file also provides instructions for working outside regular hours and reporting incidents. A significant portion is dedicated to wage determinations for various occupations in Lake County, Illinois, including health and welfare benefits, vacation, holidays, and specific rules for computer employees and air traffic controllers. This document ensures compliance, safety, and efficient administration for contractors working with the government.
    The Contractor Incident Report System (CIRS) form is a critical document for federal, state, and local government contractors to report accidents and incidents. It requires detailed information on contract specifics, incident type (e.g., assault, falls, fires, hazardous materials), and general accident details, including location, date, and time. The form also mandates a thorough explanation of direct and indirect causes, contributing factors like visibility and noise, and any additional actions taken to prevent reoccurrence. Separate sections are dedicated to injured personnel, requiring data on demographics, injury severity, affected body parts, and the nature and source of the injury. It also assesses the currency of licenses, certifications, medical evaluations, and contract-required training for all involved personnel. For incidents involving property damage, the CIRS form collects data on the damaged property, estimated costs, and details about the involved individuals and their qualifications. This comprehensive reporting system ensures accountability, facilitates investigations, and supports safety improvements in government contract work.
    The document outlines the U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) forms 300, 300A, and 301, which are crucial for recording and summarizing work-related injuries and illnesses. Form 300, the "Log of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses," details individual incidents, including employee information, injury description, and classification. Form 300A, the "Summary of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses," provides an annual aggregate of cases, deaths, days away from work, and job transfers/restrictions. Form 301, the "Injuries and Illnesses Incident Report," offers a detailed account of each incident, including the employee's activity, how the injury occurred, and the nature of the injury or illness. These forms are mandatory for covered establishments, must protect employee confidentiality, and are used to develop a comprehensive picture of workplace safety and health, ensuring compliance with OSHA's recordkeeping rule 29 CFR 1904.
    This government solicitation (N40085-24-D-XXXX) outlines recurring and non-recurring work for vertical transportation equipment (VTE) maintenance, repair, installation, inspection, testing, and certification across various naval facilities, including CNIC, Federal Health Care Center, Marine Force Reserves, Navy Lodge, and Navy Gateway Inn & Suites. The contract specifies different service order types: Emergency, Situational Arrest, Urgent, Routine, and Corrective Maintenance, each with defined response and completion times, and allocated Unit Priced Labor (UPL) Hours. It also details monthly, quarterly, periodic (6-month), annual, and 5-year preventative maintenance and certification programs for VTE in numerous buildings. Funding for unused service orders will be de-obligated. The document emphasizes adherence to facility investment and management specifications, with service orders requiring authorization from designated government personnel.
    The government file, "Attachment J-1502000-04 Vertical Transportation Equipment (VTE) Inventory," is a detailed inventory of various vertical transportation equipment across multiple buildings and locations. The file lists numerous elevators, including hydraulic passenger, electric passenger, hydraulic freight, and material lifts, as well as wheel chair lifts and dumbwaiters. Each entry provides the building number, asset number, a description of the VTE, its location, type (e.g., P for passenger, F for freight, WCL for wheel chair lift, MAT.LIFT for material lift, DW for dumbwaiter), speed (FPM), capacity (LBS), manufacturer's name, number of landings, installation date, last updated date, customer, PM frequency per year, NAVFAC elevator number, and funding source. The majority of the VTEs are hydraulic passenger elevators, predominantly located in "GLMAIN" and "CAMPOR" facilities, with "NAVSTA" being the most frequent customer. The inventory provides essential data for maintenance, planning, and procurement related to vertical transportation systems within government facilities.
    This government file details a comprehensive list of elevators across various buildings, including GLMAIN, CAMPOR, CAMMOF, FORVIL, WILGLE, CAMJPJ, and other GLMAIN-designated locations. Each elevator is identified by its building number, asset number, and asset location. The primary purpose of this document is to track and schedule "PERIODIC (6 MONTH) & ANNUAL ELEVATOR CERTIFICATIONS" for each listed elevator. The file includes specific dates for the last periodic and annual certifications, as well as the upcoming due dates for both periodic and annual recertifications. This structured approach ensures that all elevators comply with safety and operational standards through regular inspections and certifications, vital for facility management within government operations.
    The provided document outlines a schedule for 5-year elevator certifications across various buildings, detailing asset numbers, locations, and descriptions. Each entry specifies a 'Due By Date' for certification, ranging from March 2024 to October 2028, and indicates the contract type and duration, predominantly
    The provided document details elevator maintenance and repair issues from April 2022 to June 2023 across various buildings. The issues range from elevators being stuck, inoperable, experiencing entrapments, to mechanical malfunctions like grinding noises, door problems, and electrical issues. Several entries also mention fire department involvement, electrical shutdowns, and quotes for specific repairs such as shoe liner replacement, door delamination, and scavenger pump replacement. The document concludes with a summary of service order usage from January to June 2023, categorizing them by type (Emergency, Urgent, Routine) and providing total service orders, total hours, and average hours per service order. This data is crucial for understanding the scope of elevator maintenance needs and resource allocation.
    This government file outlines contractor deliverables, records, and performance requirements across two main sections: Management and Administration, and Facility Investment. The Management and Administration section details various submissions, including requests for off-hours work, meeting minutes, permits, insurance certificates, invoicing, cybersecurity incident reports, quality management plans, key personnel lists, organizational charts, proof of legal residency, service contract reporting, employee lists, and personnel requiring IT access. It also covers extensive safety and environmental documentation such as accident prevention plans, activity hazard analyses, critical lift plans, fall prevention plans, LOTO inspection forms, crane inspection and testing records, incident reports (CIRS, OSHA 300, crane and rigging accidents/near misses), monthly labor reports, OSHA citation reports, safety inspection reports, federal/state safety certifications, spill reports, EPCRA reports, and hazardous material inventory logs. The Facility Investment section focuses on certifications, training, licenses, system update information, service order summaries, preventive maintenance program plans, annual and monthly PM work schedules, and monthly inspection, testing, and certification checklists and schedules. The document specifies submission requirements, distribution, frequency, and the number of copies for each deliverable, ensuring comprehensive oversight and compliance for government contracts.
    This document is a Request for Proposal (RFP) for Vertical Transportation Equipment (VTE) Maintenance services at Naval Station Great Lakes, IL, Captain James A Lovell Federal Health Care Center (FHCC), and other areas. The contract is a Firm-Fixed Price, Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity type with a base period and four option years, not exceeding 60 months. It is set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses, with NAICS Code 238290. The contractor will provide labor, management, tools, materials, maintenance, diagnostic, repair, alteration, demolition, and minor construction services for VTE and DDC systems. Proposals are due by October 28, 2025, at 2:00 PM EDT and must be submitted electronically via the PIEE Solicitation Module. Key requirements include a Quality Control Plan, acceptance of Government Purchase Card orders for non-recurring work, and participation in the FedMall system for electronic work orders.
    This document is an amendment to Solicitation N4008525R2576, primarily postponing the site visit indefinitely due to a Government shutdown. A follow-up amendment will be issued once normal operations resume. The amendment also modifies Section L, "Instructions, Conditions, & Notices to Offerors or Quoters," detailing submission requirements for proposals. Key changes include a Contractor Proposal Certification, submission guidelines for non-cost/price and price factors via PIEE (including specific formatting, page limits, and content requirements), and a list of required documents for responsibility determination. Offerors must ensure SAM, FAPIIS, and VETS-4212 registrations are current. The financial information for responsibility determination can be submitted via PIEE or email and will not be part of the price proposal evaluation.
    This government document, an amendment to solicitation number N4008525R2576, primarily extends the proposal due date from October 28, 2025, to November 11, 2025, at 2:00 PM EST. The amendment also clarifies a change in the Response Due Time Zone from Eastern Daylight Time (UTC -4) to Eastern Standard Time (UTC -5). It outlines the methods for offerors to acknowledge receipt of the amendment, such as completing specific items on the form, acknowledging on submitted offers, or sending a separate communication. Failure to acknowledge the amendment by the specified date and time may result in the rejection of an offer. The document also details procedures for modifying already submitted offers based on the amendment and includes sections for contract modifications, accounting data, and signatory information for both contractors and contracting officers.
    This government document, Amendment/Modification Number N4008525R25760003, is an amendment to a solicitation, extending the proposal due date from November 11, 2025, to December 9, 2025, at 2:00 PM EST. It also provides a revised Section L, L.6 Site Visit. The amendment outlines the methods for offerors to acknowledge receipt, emphasizing that failure to do so may result in rejection of their offer. It details submission requirements for both non-cost/price and price proposals, including formatting, page limits, and supporting documentation like financial statements and various registrations (SAM, FAPIIS, VETS-4212). A mandatory site visit is scheduled for November 19, 2025, at 12:00 PM at NAVSTA GL Visitors' Center, requiring attendees to register by November 13, 2025, and present specific identification for base access. The amendment serves to update critical timelines and clarify submission and site visit protocols for potential contractors.
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