CMSFS VERTICAL TRANSPORTATION EQUIPMENT (VTE) MAINTENANCE, REPAIR & INSPECTION SERVICES
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of the Air Force, specifically the 21st Contracting Squadron, is soliciting proposals for Vertical Transportation Equipment (VTE) Maintenance, Repair, and Inspection Services at Cheyenne Mountain Space Force Station (CMSFS), Colorado. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside for a Firm Fixed-Price Purchase Order. The services ensure continuous and safe operation of VTE, including elevators and escalators. Quotes are due by May 13, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide all management, tools, supplies, equipment, parts, and labor for comprehensive VTE maintenance, repair, and inspection. This includes routine and emergency service calls, inspections, and replacements for freight and passenger elevators, escalators, and potentially other lifts. Key performance standards include 96% VTE availability and 100% on-time response for service calls. Work must comply with various industry standards (ASME, ANSI, NFPA, UFC, OSHA). A written Maintenance Control Program (MCP) is required post-award.
Contract Details
- Type: Firm Fixed-Price Purchase Order
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business (NAICS 238290, Size Standard $22.0M)
- Period of Performance: One-year base period, four one-year option periods, plus a potential six-month extension.
- Place of Performance: Cheyenne Mountain Space Force Station (CMSFS), Colorado Springs, CO.
- Key Requirements: Contractor must be licensed by the State of Colorado and possess a Type 1 conveyance mechanic license. SAM.gov registration is mandatory.
Submission & Evaluation
- Quotes Due: Wednesday, May 13, 2026, by 1300 Mountain Time (MT).
- Submission: Electronically to 1st Lt Janiece Yow (janiece.yow.1@spaceforce.mil) and Ms. Brittney Rosenbaum (brittney.rosenbaum@spaceforce.mil). No .zip files.
- Quote Structure: Two parts:
- Part I - Priced Quote: Complete Attachment 3 (VTE CLIN Pricing Sheet) or provide pricing on company letterhead. Exclude specific Parts/Materials CLINs (0003, 1003, 2003, 3003, 4003) from initial pricing.
- Part II - Technical Documentation: Max 10 pages, confirming possession of a Type 1 conveyance mechanic license.
- Evaluation: Award will be made to the responsible offeror with the lowest total evaluated price that meets the technical criteria on an acceptable/unacceptable basis. The lowest priced quote will be evaluated first for technical acceptability.
Important Dates & Actions
- Site Visit: Wednesday, April 29, 2026, at 0900 AM MT at CMSFS. RSVP NLT 3 business days in advance.
- Questions Due: Wednesday, May 06, 2026, by 1300 MT.
- Attachments: Review the Performance Work Statement, Provisions & Clauses, CLIN Pricing Sheet, and Wage Determination.