Y1DA--646-24-100 | Elevator Upgrade Bed Tower | Pittsburgh - UD |
Overview
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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 Veterans Affairs (VA), specifically the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Program Contracting Activity Central (PCAC), is conducting market research via a Sources Sought notice to identify qualified firms for an Elevator Upgrade Bed Tower project at the Pittsburgh VA Medical Center in Pittsburgh, PA. This project involves the full replacement of two bed tower elevators (P13/P14) serving floors 1-6, which are beyond their serviceable life expectancy. The VA aims to determine the appropriate procurement method and potential socio-economic set-aside based on responses. Responses are due by May 18, 2026, at 2:00 PM ET.
Project Scope
The project entails the complete replacement of elevators P13/P14 in the University Drive Bed Tower, which service floors 1 through 6. This includes the full replacement of the elevator cars and all associated systems and utilities. The current elevators have exceeded their serviceable life expectancy.
Procurement Details
This will be a competitive, firm-fixed-price contract utilizing a design-bid-build approach. The anticipated magnitude of construction is between $2,000,000.00 and $5,000,000.00. The applicable NAICS code is 238290 (Elevator and Escalator Installation and Maintenance, with a size standard of $22.0 million). The project duration is estimated at 365 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed. The VA plans to advertise a formal solicitation in mid-June 2026. The final solicitation method will be either a Request For Proposal (RFP) under FAR Part 15 (considering technical and price factors) or an Invitation for Bid (IFB) under FAR Part 14 (price only), depending on market research results. While the metadata indicates a potential Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside, the final set-aside determination will be made after market research.
Capability Statement Requirements
Interested contractors must submit an electronic capabilities statement, not exceeding eight single-sided pages, addressing:
- Company Information: Name, UEI, address, Point-of-Contact, phone, and email.
- Business Size & Type: Based on NAICS 238290 (e.g., Large Business, Small Business, SDVOSB).
- Statement of Interest: Expressing interest in the project.
- Bonding Capacity: A letter of intent from your bonding company, ensuring capacity aligns with the project's magnitude ($2M-$5M).
- Past Performance: Up to three comparable projects within the last seven years, detailing scope, size, building use (e.g., medical facility), value, dates, and specific examples relating to this requirement. Include technical skills and key personnel.
Draft Evaluation Factors
Future solicitations may consider:
- Technical Experience: 2-3 examples of full elevator modernization projects (minimum 4 floors), held by the prime contractor or proposed elevator subcontractor.
- Hospital Experience: 1 example of a project successfully performed at an occupied medical facility, specifically in or adjacent to direct patient care areas (prime or subcontractor).
- Prime Contractor's License: A valid license in any state.
Submission Instructions
Responses must be submitted as a single, application-generated PDF document (max 4MB) via email to Melissa.Waddell@va.gov and Samantha.Mihaila@va.gov. The email subject line must include the Sources Sought number and project title. A cover page with company details and UEI is required. The deadline for submissions is May 18, 2026, at 2:00 PM ET. This is a market research notice only; no solicitation exists currently.