H399--Sources Sought - Annual Elevator Inspection Services for the Minneapolis VA Medical Center
ID: 36C26326Q0225Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFNETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 23 (36C263)Saint Paul, MN, 55101, USA

NAICS

Building Inspection Services (541350)

PSC

INSPECTION- MISCELLANEOUS (H399)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/d8435c7999734fdc8b18f3c4b2dea67d/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking qualified vendors to provide annual elevator inspection services for the Minneapolis VA Medical Center. This opportunity involves third-party witnessing of semi-annual, annual, and five-year full load tests for 40 elevators, ensuring compliance with relevant codes and standards as outlined in the Statement of Work. The selected contractor will be responsible for supplying labor, tools, and documentation while adhering to ANSI/ASME regulations, with inspectors required to hold current QEI certification and a minimum of five years of experience. Interested parties must submit their responses, including socio-economic categories and pricing information, to Alisha Milander at Alisha.Milander@va.gov by December 23, 2025, at 12:00 PM Central Time, as this notice is solely for market research and not a solicitation for proposals.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Alisha MilanderContracting Officer
    701-239-3700 x3176
    Alisha.Milander@va.gov
    Files
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    36C26326Q0225.docx
    The Minneapolis VA Health Care System issued a Sources Sought Notice for annual elevator inspection services. This is a market research effort to identify businesses capable of providing third-party witnessing of semi-annual, annual, and five-year full load elevator inspections for 40 elevators. The NAICS code is 541350 (Building Inspection Services). Responses are due by December 23, 2025, at 12:00 PM Central Time and must include socio-economic categories, SAM Unique Entity ID, government contract information, subcontracting details, lead time, and pricing. This notice is not a solicitation for proposals, and no contract will be awarded. The purpose is to gather information for developing an acquisition strategy, potentially including set-asides for veteran-owned and other small businesses. The contractor will provide labor, tools, and documentation, ensuring compliance with ANSI/ASME A17.1, A17.1A, A17.2.2, and current codes. Inspectors must possess current QEI certification with at least five years of experience.
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