R602--619-25-4-9217-0192 Courier New Base Plus Three (VA-25-00059727)
ID: 36C24725Q0537Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF247-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 7 (36C247)AUGUSTA, GA, 30904, USA

NAICS

Couriers and Express Delivery Services (492110)

PSC

SUPPORT- ADMINISTRATIVE: COURIER/MESSENGER (R602)

Set Aside

Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside (FAR 19.14) (SDVOSBC)
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking proposals for courier services to transport reusable medical devices for the Central Alabama Veterans Health Care System (CAVHCS). The contract, numbered 36C24725Q0537, is set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) and aims to establish a firm-fixed-price agreement with performance scheduled from July 27, 2025, through July 26, 2026, with options for four additional years. This service is critical for ensuring the safe and timely delivery of medical instruments between various VA facilities, adhering to strict safety and health regulations. Interested contractors must submit their proposals, including a capability statement and a CPARS report, by May 7, 2025, with questions accepted until April 28, 2025. For further inquiries, potential bidders can contact Sheryl Harris, the Contracting Officer, at sheryl.harris5@va.gov or by phone at 478-272-1210.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Sheryl HarrisContracting Officer
    (478) 272-1210
    sheryl.harris5@va.gov
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is soliciting proposals for courier services to transport reusable medical devices (RMD) for the Central Alabama Veterans Health Care System (CAVHCS). The solicitation, numbered 36C24725Q0537, is set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) and aims to award a firm-fixed-price contract with performance from July 27, 2025, through July 26, 2026, with options to renew for four additional years. The selected contractor will be responsible for daily collections and deliveries between various VA facilities in Alabama, ensuring compliance with all safety and health regulations. Operations will involve two daily runs for clean and soiled instruments, adhering to specific guidelines regarding temperature control and hazardous materials transport. Offerors must submit proposals including a capability statement and a CPARS report by May 7, 2025, with questions accepted until April 28, 2025. The document emphasizes strict adherence to the quality control and security standards essential for handling sensitive medical materials, reflecting the VA's commitment to maintaining high operational integrity and patient safety.
    This document is an amendment to a previous solicitation (36C24725Q0537) issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs for courier services related to medical instruments transport. The amendment includes important details for potential bidders, including deadlines for submissions on May 7, 2025, at 10:00 am Central Time, and specifies that the contract is set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBC). Key points in the document include a series of vendor questions and answers regarding service requirements, such as specifications for transport bins, maximum weights, pickup volumes, and insurance requirements. The solicitation reinforces the importance of compliance to avoid rejection of submissions and emphasizes the necessity for documentation completeness. Overall, the document serves to clarify logistical details and requirements for interested contractors, ensuring they meet the specific criteria laid out for successful bids while highlighting the procedural aspects of responding to the solicitation within a government contracting context.
    The document pertains to the amendment of solicitation number 36C24725Q0537, issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs for courier services at the Central Alabama Health Care System. The central point of the amendment is the cancellation of the solicitation for courier services, with plans to re-advertise this requirement at a later date upon the facility's request. It includes administrative instructions that bidders must acknowledge receipt of the amendment to avoid rejection of their offers. The modification details the processes for acknowledgment and changes and includes standard forms for signatures from both the contractor and contracting officer. The amendment underscores the importance of timely communication regarding the changes in the solicitation process within the context of government contracts and procurement procedures.
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