R602--RMD Courier Service for TVHS
ID: 36C24925Q0212Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF249-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 9 (36C249)MURFREESBORO, TN, 37129, USA

NAICS

Couriers and Express Delivery Services (492110)

PSC

SUPPORT- ADMINISTRATIVE: COURIER/MESSENGER (R602)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/7b37b9e68d1f4edf9a4a3862015054f4/view
Timeline
  1. 1
    Posted Mar 27, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  2. 2
    Updated Mar 27, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  3. 3
    Due Apr 3, 2025, 4:00 PM UTC
Description

The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking qualified vendors to provide courier services for the transportation of Reusable Medical Devices (RMD) within the Tennessee Valley Healthcare System (TVHS). The contract will involve daily transport of sterile and contaminated medical devices between the Alvin C. York VA Medical Center in Murfreesboro, TN, and various Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs), adhering to strict federal regulations and safety standards. This service is crucial for ensuring timely access to medical devices for outpatient care, thereby enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of healthcare delivery to veterans. Interested parties must submit their capabilities and relevant experience by April 3, 2025, to the Contracting Officer, Scott Dickey, at scott.dickey@va.gov, with a response limit of 10 pages.

Point(s) of Contact
Scott DickeyContracting Officer
(615) 225-5635
scott.dickey@va.gov
Files
Title
Posted
36C24925Q0212.docx
Mar 27, 2025, 6:06 PM UTC
The Department of Veterans Affairs is issuing a Sources Sought Notice to gather market research on potential vendors able to provide courier services for Reusable Medical Device (RMD) transportation within the Tennessee Valley Healthcare System. The scope involves daily transport of sterile and contaminated medical devices between the Alvin C. York VA Medical Center and various Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs). Applicants must comply with stringent federal regulations and safety standards. The contract will be structured as a firm-fixed price arrangement, encompassing an initial six-month base period and four one-year options. Vendors are required to demonstrate their capabilities, relevant experience, and compliance with labor standards. Responses, limited to 10 pages, must include organizational details, socioeconomic status, and compliance with subcontracting limitations. Deliveries need to meet strict timeframes, including same-day services, and must occur primarily during regular business hours, with provisions for after-hours accessibility. The contract also mandates adherence to HIPAA regulations and necessary logistical management. The response deadline is April 3, 2025, with electronic submissions directed to the designated contracting officer.
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