Amendment 0002 Elevator Inspection

Amendment / Modification

This amendment (0002) removes the following language from Section E.1 3a (4th bullet) of the solicitation:

• Offeror's Personnel Licensing: The offeror shall submit a current copy of certification by the Elevator Safety Division at the Arkansas Department of Labor and Licensing, or evidence it will obtain the required certification within five (5) days of the performance start date if awarded this contract.

Section E.1 3a (Offeror's Personnel Licensing requirement).

This amendment does not appear to impact proposal submission deadlines or evaluation factors. It solely removes a specific licensing requirement for offerors.

Amendment / Modification

This amendment (0001) to solicitation 36C25626Q0391, dated 02-27-2026, makes the following changes:

• Scope Adjustment: Adds four (4) additional elevators to the Statement of Work (SOW).

• Pricing Adjustment: Includes pricing for the four (4) additional elevators in the Price/Schedule.

• Deadline Extension: The response due date for offers has been extended to Monday, May 18, 2026, at 10:00 AM CDT.

• SOW Revision: Section 11 of the SOW is revised.

• Clause Amendments: Section E.1 (52.212-1) "Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Products and Commercial Services" (SEP 2023) and Section E.2 (52.212-2) "Evaluation - Commercial Products and Commercial Services" (NOV 2021) are amended.

• Site Visit Added: A site visit will be held on Friday, May 8, 2026, at 9:00 AM. Questions related to the site visit are due by May 12, 2026.

• Statement of Work (SOW)

• Price/Schedule

• Section E.1 (52.212-1)

• Section E.2 (52.212-2)

• The proposal submission deadline has been extended to May 18, 2026.

• A site visit has been added to the schedule.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation (RFQ 36C25626Q0391) is for elevator safety inspections and testing services for various elevator types (Passenger Cab, Cart Lift, Dumbwaiter, Passenger Hydraulic, Freight Hydraulic, and Wheelchair Lifts) located at Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System (CAVHS) facilities in Little Rock and North Little Rock, AR. The services are required to ensure elevators are in safe operating condition and comply with applicable codes and regulations.

• Semi-annual inspections for all elevators and dumbwaiters.

• Annual safety inspections, including no-load tests, Phase I Lobby Key Switch checks, and Phase II Service checks.

• Five-year safety tests for elevators and dumbwaiters, including full load tests, governor tests, and safety device tests.

• Three-year pressure tests for hydraulic elevators.

• Provision of all necessary expertise, manpower, test weights, gauges, dynamometers, and small hand tools for inspections.

• Compliance with ASME A17.1 Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators, and other relevant codes and standards.

• Deliverables include comprehensive narrative reports with findings, recommendations, and corrective actions.

• Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price.

• Period of Performance: Includes a base period and four (4) one-year option periods.

• POP Begin: 03-06-2026

• POP End: 03-05-2031 (for base and all options)

• Estimated Value: Not explicitly stated in the provided sections, but the NAICS code (541350) has a size standard of $11.5 Million.

• Submission Deadline: March 16, 2026, at 10:00 AM CST.

• Submission Method: One (1) electronic copy via email to Carmyn Williams (Carmyn.Williams@va.gov).

• Evaluation Method: Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA).

• Evaluation Factors: Technical, Price, and Past Performance (though past performance information is not required to be submitted by the offeror).

• Technical Volume requirements include: Technical Capability, Experience (minimum 5 years), and Personnel Certifications (ASME QEI-1 standard).

• Price Volume requires completion of all pricing in Section B.2 Price Schedule.

• This acquisition is a total set-aside for Verified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs).

• Offerors must be VIP-listed SDVOSBs at the time of offer and award.

• The solicitation incorporates numerous FAR and VAAR clauses by reference.

• Offerors must acknowledge all prior solicitation amendments.

• Failure to complete required certifications (e.g., VAAR 852.219-75) will result in technical unacceptability.