The Department of Veterans Affairs is preparing to solicit bids for semi-annual elevator inspection services at the Salem VA Medical Center in Salem, Virginia. Interested contractors must provide comprehensive labor, supervision, materials, and equipment necessary for the inspections of elevators, dumbwaiters, and other vertical transport equipment in compliance with applicable guidelines. A request for quotation (RFQ) will be released on February 21, 2025, and the contract duration comprises one base year with four option years. Eligibility for awarding the contract requires vendors to register in the SAM database and comply with the evaluation criteria, especially for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) seeking to subcontract. Contractors must demonstrate that they will conduct at least 51% of the work. The solicitation falls under the NAICS code 541350 (Building Inspection Services) and the Product Service Code H335 (Inspection-Service and Trade Equipment), with a size standard of $11.5 million. Potential bidders should track updates on Fed Biz Opps and direct inquiries via email, as phone calls are not accepted.
The document outlines a solicitation from the Department of Veterans Affairs for a contract to provide semi-annual elevator inspections at the Salem VA Medical Center in Virginia, amounting to a total award of $11.5 million. The contract encompasses one base year and four option years, requiring the contractor to perform thorough inspections, including annual safety checks and five-year testing for vertical transportation systems within the facility. Inspections are scheduled for February and September, and contractors must meet specific qualifications, including ASME certification and a minimum of five years of experience.
Key requirements include coordination with VA staff for scheduling, compliance with ANSI/ASME inspection standards, and submission of detailed inspection reports. Additionally, the solicitation emphasizes the intention to support service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses, adhering to federal regulations and ensuring rigorous oversight of subcontracting practices. The contract seeks to enhance safety standards within the hospital's operational infrastructure while promoting veteran business participation in government contracting.