How to bid on VA elevator upgrades at Lyons Buildings 6 and 53

What the VA is buying

The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking elevator upgrades and modernization repairs at Buildings 6 and 53 of the VA New Jersey Health Care System in Lyons, New Jersey. This is an RFP in the equipment category.

Deadline and amendment

Proposals are due by 1:00 PM ET on Thursday, October 29, 2026. The VA extended the deadline because it needs more time to prepare responses to a large number of Requests for Information.

Plan to submit before the deadline. The amendment changes the proposal deadline; review the solicitation materials for any other instructions relevant to your response.

Who this opportunity may suit

This opportunity may suit firms that provide elevator upgrades and modernization repairs and are equipped to pursue an RFP for work at a VA health care facility. Review the solicitation documents to confirm the specific work and qualifications sought.

How to access the bid

Use “View original source” on the opportunity page to open the bid on the portal. If the first click takes you to the portal homepage, click it again to go to the solicitation.

A free account may be needed to view documents, though many bids can be viewed without one.

Prepare a clear, complete proposal

Read the solicitation and its amendment carefully, and make a checklist of every requested item, format, and submission instruction. Make sure your response addresses the elevator work at both Buildings 6 and 53 as described in the bid documents.

Allow time to review the final package for missing information and confirm that it is submitted by the stated deadline. If you have questions, use the solicitation’s stated process and account for any response deadlines shown in the documents.