Opportunity

SAM #1232SA26Q1517

Elevator Maintenance and Inspection Services for USDA ARS Salinas Research Center

Buyer

USDA Forest Service

Posted

September 21, 2026

Respond By

September 25, 2026

Identifier

1232SA26Q1517

NAICS

238290

The USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS) at the Sam Farr United States Crop Improvement and Protection Research Center in Salinas, California, is seeking elevator maintenance and inspection services for two elevators. - Government Buyer: - US Department of Agriculture (USDA) - Agricultural Research Service (ARS) - Sam Farr United States Crop Improvement and Protection Research Center, Salinas, CA - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific elevator OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation or attachments - Products/Services Requested: - Monthly elevator maintenance for two elevators - Includes inspection, lubrication, cleaning, hydraulic system checks, controller and electrical system testing, car and shaft component inspection, and testing of elevator operation - Annual Category 1 elevator inspections (ASME A17.1 and California Elevator Safety Orders compliance) - Five-year Category 5 full load elevator inspections (ASME A17.1 and California Elevator Safety Orders compliance) - Development and maintenance of a Quality Control Program (QCP) - Safety and security compliance, including licensed elevator technicians, project manager, employee roster, and liability insurance certificate - Deliverables: inspection certificates, monthly status reports, QCP, employee roster, and insurance certificate - Quantities: - 12 months of elevator maintenance per year (base and each option period) - 1 Category 1 inspection per elevator per year - 1 Category 5 inspection in the final option period - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Contract is set aside for small business concerns under NAICS code 238290 - Strict safety, security, and compliance standards - Licensed elevator technicians required - Compliance with federal anti-discrimination laws - Multi-year contract structure: one-year base period plus four one-year option periods, with a possible six-month extension - Inspection certificates must be provided within 90 days of testing - Quality Control Plan must be submitted within 30 days of notice to proceed and updated annually

Description

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Part 12.  This announcement constitutes the only solicitation.  Quotations are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. 

Solicitation number 1232SA26Q1517  is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for elevator maintenance at the Sam Farr United States Crop Improvement and Protection Research Center, USDA ARS in Salinas, California. This requirement is for one (1) base period of one year and four (4) option one-year periods.

This acquisition  is set-aside for small business concerns.  The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 238290 – Other Building Equipment Contractors.   The small business size standard is $22 Million.  This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside.  All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency.

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