FY 26 Elevator Maintenance

Questions & Answers / Clarifications

This document serves as Amendment 1 to the solicitation, providing responses to vendor questions and including relevant images.

• Question 1: Will any Q&A document or any pictures be provided?
  • Answer 1: No other questions were asked. Images are provided below.

The document includes images of various building components, specifically elevators and associated mechanical/electrical equipment, for the following buildings:

• Bldg. 109 (Images 1-2)
• Bldg. 308 (Images 1-2)
• Bldg. 418 (Image 1)
• Bldg. 339 (Images 1-2)
• Bldg. 542, 541, 629, and 631 (Images 1-2)
• Bldg. 699 (Images 1-3)

This amendment clarifies that no further questions were received beyond the initial one addressed. The provided images are intended to supplement the solicitation information for bidders.

Amendment / Modification

This amendment to Solicitation FA465926QM0001 for Elevator Maintenance Services makes the following changes:

• Extends the quote due date from March 20, 2026, to March 26, 2026.

• Includes Attachment 6, which contains Questions and Answers.

• The quote due date has been modified.

• Attachment 6 has been added.

• The deadline for submitting quotes has been extended to March 26, 2026.

• Offerors must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the new due date and hour. Failure to do so may result in rejection of the offer. If an offer needs to be changed due to this amendment, a letter referencing the solicitation and amendment must be received prior to the new closing date and time.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services for FY26 Elevator Maintenance at Grand Forks AFB. It is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) and constitutes the only solicitation; no written solicitation will be issued. The requirement is being solicited as a 100% small business set-aside.

• Elevator maintenance services as detailed in Attachment 1: Performance Work Statement.

• Quoters must provide pricing for all items listed on Attachment 3, Quote Schedule.

• Period of Performance:

  • Base Year: 1 May 2026 – 30 Apr 2027
  • Option Year 1: 1 May 2027 – 30 Apr 2028
  • Option Year 2: 1 May 2028 – 30 Apr 2029
  • Option Year 3: 1 May 2029 – 30 Apr 2030
  • Option Year 4: 1 May 2030 – 30 Apr 2031

• NAICS Code: 238290 with a size standard of $22,000,000.00.

• Contract clauses are in effect through Federal Acquisition Regulation Effective 01 February 2026.

• Site Visit: Scheduled for 10 March 2026, 1:30 PM CST at the GFAFB Visitors Center. Attendees must be registered by 10:00 AM CST on 5 March 2026.

• Questions Due: 12 March 2026, 2:00 PM CST, submitted via email to nia.womack@us.af.mil.

• Quotes Due: 20 March 2026, 10:00 AM CST, submitted via email to the contracting points of contact.

• Evaluation Factors (descending order of importance):

  1. Price
  2. Past Performance (rated acceptable or unacceptable)

• Award will be made to the responsible quoter whose offer is most advantageous to the Government, considering price and past performance.

• 100% small business set-aside.

• Quoters must be actively registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at the time of quote submission.

• Vendors must be registered/enrolled in Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) for invoicing.

• Attachment 1: Performance Work Statement

• Attachment 2: Provisions and Clauses

• Attachment 3: Quote Schedule

• Attachment 4: Wage Determination

• Attachment 5: Past Performance List of References

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

To provide comprehensive maintenance, repair, and inspection services for Vertical Transportation Equipment (VTE) at Grand Forks Air Force Base, ensuring continuous and safe operation.

• Full maintenance and repair services for VTE, including elevators, escalators, wheelchair/stair lifts, dock levelers, and dumbwaiters.

• Monthly fixed price covers inspections, maintenance, repairs, replacements, and routine/emergency service calls.

• Over and above wear and tear replacements are covered under reimbursable contract line items, requiring approval.

• Work must comply with ASME A17.1-2016, ANSI/ASME A17.2-2017, ASME A17.3-2017, UFC 3-490-06, NFPA, UFC 3-600-01, OSHA standards, and OEM recommendations.

• Alterations/modernizations.

• Damage from vandalism, abuse, negligence, rescue/recovery operations, or acts of God (including power spikes and low quality power).

• Cosmetic repairs, construction, ancillary components (e.g., cab enclosure, door frames, flooring), main line power switches, smoke/fire sensors, communication feeders, security systems, batteries not solely dedicated to VTE, air conditioners, and heaters.

• Routine cleaning and refinishing of elevator interiors and hoistway doors/frames.

• VTE must be maintained in a safe and reliable operating condition.

• Downtime for out-of-service elevators must be kept to an absolute minimum.

• Response times: 4 hours for routine calls, 2 hours for emergency calls (24/7 availability for emergency calls).

• Annual Maintenance Control Program (MCP) development and submission.

• Qualified Elevator Inspector (QEI) required for inspections and tests per ASME A17.1 Appendix N.

• The PWS covers VTE at Grand Forks Air Force Base.

• Normal work hours are 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday, excluding federal holidays without approval.

• Contractor must develop and maintain a Quality Control Program (QCP).

• Contractor personnel must be trained, qualified, and licensed as required.

• Base access procedures, security requirements (including background checks, AT/OPSEC training), and conduct requirements must be followed.

• Environmental compliance and hazardous material management are required.

• Compliance with asbestos regulations is mandatory.

Forms / Attachments / Pricing Sheets

This document lists clauses and provisions that are incorporated by reference into a solicitation or contract. It serves as a reference for bidders to understand the legal and regulatory requirements that will apply to the contract.

• Clause Number: Unique identifier for each clause (e.g., 252.203-7000).
• Clause Title: A brief description of the clause's subject matter.
• Alt No/Dev No: Indicates alternative or deviation numbers, if applicable.
• Year-Mo: The year and month the clause was last updated.
• Section: The section of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) or Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) where the clause is located.
• Full Text Clauses: Some clauses are provided in full text for clarity, such as "Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services-Representation."

Bidders must review these clauses to understand their obligations and responsibilities if awarded a contract. Key areas covered include:

• Compensation and whistleblower rights.
• Antiterrorism and cybersecurity requirements.
• Prohibitions related to specific countries or technologies (e.g., Huawei, Xinjiang).
• Payment and invoicing procedures (e.g., WAWF).
• Evaluation factors and contract extension options.
• Small business representations and certifications.
• Health, safety, and installation access requirements.
• Ombudsman information for resolving concerns.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a quote schedule, likely intended for bidders to fill out their pricing for various CLINs (Contract Line Item Numbers) across multiple contract years. It outlines the services or items to be priced and the structure for providing cost information.

• Contract Years: The schedule covers a Base Year (May 1, 2026 - April 30, 2027) and four Option Years.
• CLINs: Specific line items are listed, including services for various buildings (Dental Clinic, SFS, AMU, Control Tower, Base Gym, CES) and a CLIN for "Initial Inspection and Reimbursable Parts and Service."
• Quantities & Units: Quantities and units (MO, EA, lot) are provided for each CLIN.
• Pricing Fields: Columns for "Unit Price" and "Total Cost" are present for each year, with instructions to only fill in highlighted cells.
• Not-to-Exceed (NTE) Amounts: CLINs 0010, 1010, 2010, 3010, and 4010 have a NTE of $5,000 for "Reimbursable Parts and Service."
• Formulas: The document notes that formulas are already present in the Excel sheet, and bidders should only complete the highlighted cells.

This pricing sheet is critical for bidders to understand the cost structure expected by the government. Bidders must accurately complete the highlighted cells with their proposed unit and total costs for each CLIN across all contract years. The "NTE" clause for specific CLINs indicates a maximum allowable cost for those services. Failure to complete this schedule correctly may impact proposal evaluation and award.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a U.S. Department of Labor Wage Determination (No. 1986-0813, Revision No. 64) that establishes the minimum wage rates and fringe benefits required for specific occupations under the Service Contract Act. It is relevant for contractors performing services for the federal government.

• Applicable Occupations: Elevator Repairer (Occupation Code 23210)
• Minimum Wage Rate: $65.21 per hour
• Fringe Benefits (for all listed occupations):
  • Health & Welfare: $16.375 per hour
  • Vacation: Accrued based on years of service (6% after 6 months to <5 years, 8% after >5 years), with specific pay limits.
  • Holidays: Minimum of eight paid holidays per year (New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans' Day, Thanksgiving Day, the Friday after Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day).
  • Pension: $11.06 per hour
  • Educational Fund: $0.85 per hour
  • 401(k) Annuity: $10.70 per hour
  • Elevator Work Preservation Fund: $1.90 per hour
• Executive Order 13706 (Paid Sick Leave): Applies to contracts awarded on or after January 1, 2017. Contractors must provide 1 hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours worked, up to 56 hours annually.
• Executive Order 13658 (Minimum Wage): Applies to contracts awarded between January 1, 2015, and January 29, 2022, and not renewed/extended after January 30, 2022. The minimum wage rate is $13.30 per hour for 2025, or the wage determination rate if higher. This rate is adjusted annually.

Bidders must ensure their proposed labor costs and wage rates comply with this determination to be considered compliant with the Service Contract Act. Failure to meet these requirements can lead to disqualification. The specified wage and fringe benefit rates are the minimums that must be paid to employees performing work under the contract.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document, titled "Past Performance List of References," is an attachment intended for bidders to provide details about their past performance on previous contracts. It serves as a template for bidders to list relevant projects that demonstrate their capability to perform the work required by the solicitation.

• Company Name: Field for the bidder's company name.
• Contract Number: To list the contract number, including task order numbers if applicable.
• Description of Work Performed: Detailed description of the work, including whether performed as a prime or subcontractor, FTE count, position type, and percentage of performance.
• Contract Period of Performance (POP): Duration of the contract.
• Contracting Agency POC: Name, phone number, and email of the point of contact at the contracting agency.
• Contract Values: Total contract amount, annual amount, and POP for the annual amount.
• Performed by Subcontractor/Affiliate/Joint Venture: A section to indicate if the work was performed by a subcontractor, affiliate, or joint venture, with a reference to Page 2 for further details.
• Describe Function/Task/3rd Party Affect on Performance (Page 2): This section requires bidders to detail the function/task and the impact on performance, specifically addressing proposed subcontractors, affiliates, or joint ventures, and their respective roles and percentage of work.

This form is crucial for bidders to demonstrate their past performance and experience. Completing this document accurately and thoroughly will be a key component of their proposal, allowing the government to evaluate the bidder's capability and likelihood of successful contract performance. Bidders must provide specific details about their previous work, including the scope, duration, value, and the parties involved (prime, sub, affiliate, JV).

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

This Performance Work Statement (PWS) outlines the requirements for providing comprehensive maintenance, repair, and inspection services for Vertical Transportation Equipment (VTE) at Grand Forks Air Force Base.

• The contractor will provide full maintenance and repair services for all VTE, including elevators, escalators, wheelchair/stair lifts, dock levelers, and dumbwaiters, ensuring continuous and safe operation.

• Services include routine and emergency service calls, inspections, maintenance, repairs, and replacements.

• The contractor is responsible for determining the frequency and type of service visits required.

• Work must be performed in accordance with the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) A17.1-2016, Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators, and other relevant industry standards and UFCs.

• A Maintenance Control Program (MCP) must be developed and submitted within 30 days of contract award.

• The contractor must develop and maintain a Quality Control Program (QCP).

• Routine service calls require a response within four (4) hours, with work commencing within the same timeframe.

• Emergency calls require a response within two (2) hours, with work commencing within the same timeframe.

• Written reports are required within two (2) business days of work completion.

• Services are to be performed at Grand Forks Air Force Base.

• Normal work hours are 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday, excluding federal holidays.

• Excluded services include alterations/modernizations, damage from vandalism, abuse, negligence, acts of God, and cosmetic repairs.

• Specific components like main line power switches, hydraulic elevator jack outer housing, and interior car finishes are excluded from full maintenance.

• Contractor personnel must be licensed, trained, and certified by appropriate federal and state regulatory agencies.

• Base entry procedures, including background checks and security training (Anti-Terrorism and OPSEC), must be followed.

• Environmental controls and compliance with asbestos regulations are required.

• Appendix A lists the VTE equipment, their locations, manufacturers, capacity, and installation year.