J035--ELEVATOR INSPECTION SERVICE

s issued as an RFQ. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2025-06. This solicitation is set aside for SDVOSB business concerns. Any questions or concerns regarding this solicitation should be forwarded in writing via e-mail to the Point of Contact listed below. Phone calls with questions will not be accepted. Point of Contact Stephanie Naron, Contract Specialist, Stephanie.Naron@va.gov. Statement Of Work CONTRACT TITLE: Elevator Inspections & Certification PLACE OF PERFORMANCES: VA San Diego Healthcare System 3350 La Jolla Village Dr. San Diego, CA 92161 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: One base year and four (4) option years. CONTRACT TYPE: Firm Fixed Price BACKGROUND: This contract is for semi-annual inspections and maintenance review, annual/CAT 1 inspections, and safety testing of Government owned Vertical Transportation Units (VTUs) at the VA San Diego Healthcare System, to include elevators, dumbwaiters, wheelchair lifts, and cart lifts. All VTUs additionally require a 5-year/CAT 5 elevator test. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS: 6.1. The Contractor shall furnish all equipment, expertise, incidentals, labor, materials, parts, supervision, supplies, tools, transportation, and qualified personnel required and necessary to conduct inspection services in accordance/compliance with manufacturer guidelines/recommendations, current code(s), directives, regulations, Joint Commission, and industry standards at VA San Deigo Healthcare System. 6.2. Contractor shall check in with Electric Shop Supervisor or appointed prior to performing any work. 6.3. Contractor and employees shall be issued temporary ID badges from the VA Police Department that must always be worn while on station. 6.4. All damages incurred during the performance of this scope of work will be repaired by the Contractor at no cost to the VA. 6.5. Contractor is responsible for providing and utilizing all OSHA regulated Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) while performing all inspection and testing requirements. 6.6. Contractor shall follow all VA regulations and provide the means to meet these regulations. SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS: The Contractor shall provide independent elevator inspection services that include inspection, verification, and certification of annual and semi-annual inspection, semi-annual maintenance reviews, safety tests, and 5-year load testing to ensure reliable and continuous safe operation of Government owned VTU' s. A list of all VTUs can be found in SUPPLEMENT 1 - MASTER ELEVATOR INVENTORY (See Section 8). The list is subject to change throughout the performance of the contract and all parties involved will be notified of any changes within five (5) business days. 7.1. Prior to performing independent inspection services, The Contractor shall provide notification to the COR and the Government Elevator Maintenance and Repair Contractor of the dates of proposed services. The notification should reach the Government and Elevator Maintenance and Repair Contractor at least fifteen (15) calendar days prior to the proposed inspection. The notification shall be in writing and shall include the proposed inspection and testing dates, estimated time of arrival and completion of services, name and local contact information of the technician performing the services. 7.2. Inspections and tests shall be completed in accordance with the most current edition of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) 17.1 Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators, ASME 17 .2 Guide for Inspection of Elevators, Escalators, and Moving Walks and ASME 17.3 Safety Code for Existing Elevators and Escalators. In addition, the Contractor shall be aware of and adhere to all applicable Federal, State, County and City, rules, recommendations, regulations, guidelines and laws pertaining to the execution of all inspection services. 7.3. The Contractor shall provide the necessary labels, metal tags or other tagging and labeling according to requirements. 7.4. The Contractor is responsible for ensuring services are provided by qualified and competent personnel for all Elevator Inspections pertinent to this contract. At a minimum, contractor personnel shall maintain a CURRENT ASME QEI 1 Certification. INVENTORY: The Contractor responsible for providing required inspection for all VA San Diego Medical Center VTU s according to SUPPLEMENT 1 - MASTER ELEVATOR INVENTORY: Bldg 1 P1, P2, P3, P4, P5, P6, S1, S2, S3, S4, Research, dumbwaiter 12 MRI P1 1 Bldg 11 P1, P2, P3, P4, S1 5 Bldg 26 P1, P2, P5, P6, S1, S2, S3, S4 8 Bldg 27 P1, P2 2 Bldg 28 PG1 1 Bldg 31 PG2 1 Bldg 32 PG1, PG2, PG3, PG4 4 Total � 34 DOCUMENTATION AND REPORTS: Within ten (10) business days of the completion of an inspection or test, the Contractor shall complete and submit a separate written narrative report for each VTU inspected. The report shall include the date and time of the inspection or test, the location, the equipment, the type of service performed, actual hours spent performing requested service, and the name of the technician performing the service. The Contractor shall submit two (2) copies of each report in written format and one (1) copy in digital format to the designated COR of the facility inspected/tested, and the Elevator Maintenance Contractor of the facility inspected/tested on VA supplied forms. 9.1. The report shall identify each VTU inspected or tested by building, serial and unit number. The report shall describe any needed adjustments, repairs, worn parts and other items required or recommended for keeping the-VTU operating safely. The report shall make specific reference to safety code violations, including the title of the code being cited, the section or clause which refers to the specific violation and other reference that will assist the COR and Elevator Maintenance and Repair contractor in making necessary repairs or adjustments. 9.2. The report shall adhere to the reporting requirements of the publications listed in VA supplied forms and describe the general condition; state of repair and cleanliness of each VTU. The report shall describe the state of the surrounding pits, access, lighting, machine rooms, cabs and landings. In addition, the report shall include any Contractor recommendation(s) that will assist the Government in maintaining the equipment in optimum operating condition. 9.3. The contractor shall fully complete and submit with report one (1) digital and two (2) paper copies of the most current version of SUPPLEMENT 2 - Checklist for Inspection of Electric Elevators and SUPPLEMENT 3 - Five (5) Year Full Load Test Inspection In lieu of the ASME approved forms listed above. 9.4. During an inspection or test if the contractor discovers a defective VTU that requires immediate repair or service, he/she shall notify the COR and the Elevator Maintenance and Repair Contractor prior to leaving the facility where the defective VTU is located. The Contractor shall describe the location of the defective VTU, repairs or adjustment needed, and if the VTU can or should remain in service. Contractor shall follow-up in 24 hours with a written report of the defective VTU and describes the action taken to report needed repairs. CONTRACTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS: Contractor's personnel performing on this Contract must be fully qualified competent service technician(s). "Ful