CAT 5 Elevator Inspection USP Atwater

General Information This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (Revolutionary FAR Overhual, RFO), as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation is issued as Request for Quote (RFQ) number 15B61827Q00000001. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 2026-01. This requirement is a Total Small Business Set-Aside . The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code is 541350 (Building Inspection Services) , with a small business size standard of $19.0 million . The Product Service Code (PSC) is H339 . Requirement & Scope of Work The Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP), United States Penitentiary (USP) Atwater, intends to award a firm-fixed-price contract for a certified Category 5 (Cat 5) Elevator Safety Test and Inspection . The contractor shall provide all labor, supervision, materials, equipment, and certified expertise necessary to perform the full-rated load and speed safety testing (Cat 5) in strict compliance with ASME A17.1, state, and federal safety regulations. Core Deliverables: Perform full-load, full-speed safety testing (Category 5) on all designated vertical transportation equipment inside USP Atwater. Provide a certified, independent Qualified Elevator Inspector (QEI) to witness and sign off on all testing. Furnish all necessary certified test weights, rigging, and specialized tools required to perform the test. Deliver a comprehensive inspection report detailing all test results, code compliance findings, and any noted deficiencies within 5-10 business days of test completion. Institutional Security Requirements (USP Atwater) The performance of this contract takes place within a high-security federal penitentiary. The contractor must strictly adhere to all USP Atwater institutional security regulations: Background Clearances: All contract personnel must pass a comprehensive NCIC background check. Aprrox 3-5 Business days. Tool Control: All tools, equipment, vehicles, and test weights brought onto the reservation will be subject to thorough inventory, search, and strict tool control procedures at the rear gate entrance. Any missing tools will result in an immediate facility lockdown. Contraband: Cell phones, personal electronics, cameras, weapons, and drugs are strictly prohibited. Contractors may not bring personal items inside the secure perimeter. Each quote can be one lump sum as long as the objectives listed in the SOW are met. The target completion date of this inspection will be Dec 31, 2026, or as soon as we can get the inspection scheduled. Evaluation & Award Award will be made to the responsible offeror whose quote represents the Lowest Price with Past Performance considered . Submission Instructions Interested small businesses must submit their written quotes via email to John Ridgeway j3ridgeway@bop.gov no later than 11/06/2026 at 09:00 PST] . Quotes must include: Company Information: Name, address, SAM.gov Unique Entity ID (UEI), and point of contact. Pricing: A line-item, firm-fixed-price quote for the full scope of work. Certifications: Proof of current QEI (Qualified Elevator Inspector) certification for the personnel performing/witnessing the test. All questions regarding this solicitation must be submitted in writing to the email address above no later than 11/02/2026.