The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Network Contracting Office 2, is soliciting proposals for armored car services for various VA Medical Centers (VAMCs) in upstate New York. This Request for Proposal (RFP) (36C24226Q0188) seeks a contractor to provide armed personnel, armored vehicles, and all necessary services for the pick-up and delivery of cash and monetary documents. The contract will have a one-year base period (January 6, 2026 – January 5, 2027) and four one-year option years. Services include scheduled pickups and deliveries to designated financial institutions, with specific schedules for each VAMC cashier and canteen office. The contractor must comply with federal, state, and local laws, ensure personnel are trained and cleared, and maintain required insurance and bonding (up to $100,000 per run). Offers are due by December 18, 2025, at 10:00 AM ET, and questions by December 11, 2025, at 10:00 AM ET. This acquisition is unrestricted, open to full and open competition, under NAICS code 561613 (Armored Car Services) with a $43 million size standard.

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Network Contracting Office 2 issued a pre-solicitation notice for armored car services for VISN 2 Upstate New York sites, including Albany, Bath, Buffalo, Canandaigua, and Syracuse. This notice, solicitation number 36C24226Q0188, is for a new requirement for a firm-fixed-price contract with a base year and four option years, commencing approximately January 6, 2026. The contractor will provide personnel, armed guards, armored vehicles, and services for cash and monetary document pick-up and delivery. The Request for Quote (RFQ) is anticipated to be released around December 8, 2025, with an offer due date of December 15, 2025. The procurement method is unrestricted, full and open competition, with quotes evaluated comparatively for best overall value. All interested offerors must be registered on SAM.gov, where the electronic solicitation will be available.

The Past Performance Questionnaire (PPQ) is a crucial government document used to evaluate contractor performance for federal, state, and local RFPs and grants. It requires evaluators to provide detailed information about a contractor's past projects, including contract number, type, award date, period of performance, and total dollar amount, along with a brief scope description. The questionnaire assesses performance across key areas: Quality of Service, Timeliness of Performance, Business Relations, and Management of Key Personnel. A six-tier rating scale (Exceptional to Unsatisfactory) is provided, with specific definitions for each level. Evaluators must justify “Exceptional,” “Marginal,” or “Unsatisfactory” ratings in a remarks section. The completed questionnaire, which encourages handwritten remarks and additional input from other organizational members, must be returned to the US Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office (NCO) 02, by the solicitation's due date. This comprehensive evaluation tool helps government agencies make informed decisions when awarding future contracts by gauging a contractor's past success and compliance.

The Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) for VA VISN 2 Upstate NY Armored Car Services outlines the government's method for evaluating contractor performance. It details what will be monitored, how, by whom (Contracting Officer Representative and Contracting Officer), and how results will be documented. The core objective is to ensure continuous armored car services at VA VISN 2 -Upstate NY VAMCs. Performance is rated using metrics like service quality, adherence to schedule, employee training, and invoicing, with Acceptable Quality Levels (AQLs) set at 98-100%. Failure to meet AQLs can result in Contract Discrepancy Reports (CDRs), corrective action plans, and negative Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) ratings, potentially leading to contract termination. Performance is rated as Exceptional, Very Good, Satisfactory, Marginal, or Unsatisfactory. Both acceptable and unacceptable performance are documented, with formal reporting via CDRs for deficiencies. The QASP is a "living document" subject to review and revision, with changes coordinated with the contractor.

This document, Wage Determination No. 2015-4143 Revision No. 32, issued by the U.S. Department of Labor, sets out minimum wage rates and fringe benefits for service contract employees in specific New York counties (Albany, Rensselaer, Saratoga, Schenectady, Schoharie). It outlines two minimum wage tiers based on contract award dates, tied to Executive Orders 14026 ($17.75/hour) and 13658 ($13.30/hour) for 2025, with annual adjustments. The document also specifies health and welfare benefits, including paid sick leave under EO 13706, vacation, and eleven paid holidays. It provides detailed wage rates for numerous occupations across various fields, clarifies exemptions for computer employees, and details differentials for hazardous work and uniform allowances. Procedures for conforming unlisted job classifications and wage rates are also included.

This Wage Determination (No. 2015-4147, Revision 33, dated 07/08/2025) outlines minimum wage rates and fringe benefits for service contract employees in Erie and Niagara Counties, New York, under the Service Contract Act. It details different minimum wage requirements based on contract award dates, either Executive Order 14026 ($17.75/hour) or Executive Order 13658 ($13.30/hour) for 2025, with annual adjustments. The document lists specific hourly rates for numerous occupations across various fields, including administrative, automotive, food service, health, and technical roles. It also covers fringe benefits like health and welfare, vacation, and holidays. Special provisions address computer employees, air traffic controllers, weather observers, hazardous pay differentials, and uniform allowances. A conformance process is detailed for unlisted job classifications.

This Wage Determination (No. 2015-4161, Revision No. 31, dated July 8, 2025) outlines minimum wage rates and fringe benefits for service contracts in Livingston, Monroe, Ontario, Orleans, and Wayne Counties, New York, under the Service Contract Act. It specifies applicable minimum wage rates based on Executive Orders 14026 ($17.75/hour) or 13658 ($13.30/hour), depending on contract award or renewal dates. The document details health and welfare benefits, including paid sick leave under EO 13706, vacation, and eleven paid holidays. It also provides specific wage rates for numerous administrative, automotive, food service, health, IT, and other occupations. Special provisions for computer employees, air traffic controllers, and weather observers are included, along with hazardous pay differentials and uniform allowances. The document also describes the conformance process for unlisted occupations, ensuring fair compensation for all contract employees.

This document outlines wage determinations and labor standards for service contracts in Madison, Onondaga, and Oswego Counties, New York. It specifies minimum wage rates based on Executive Orders 14026 ($17.75/hour) and 13658 ($13.30/hour) for 2025, depending on contract award dates. The file details hourly wages for numerous occupations across various sectors, including administrative, automotive, health, and IT. It also mandates fringe benefits like health & welfare, vacation, and holidays. Special provisions cover paid sick leave under EO 13706, hazardous pay differentials, and uniform allowances. The document also provides a conformance process for unlisted job classifications, emphasizing adherence to the Service Contract Act Directory of Occupations.

This government file, Wage Determination No.: 2015-4181, Revision No.: 31, details prevailing wage rates and fringe benefits for service contracts in Genesee, Schuyler, Seneca, and Steuben Counties, New York, effective July 8, 2025. It specifies minimum wage requirements under Executive Orders 14026 ($17.75/hour) and 13658 ($13.30/hour), depending on contract award dates and renewals, with annual adjustments. The document outlines health and welfare benefits ($5.55/hour or $5.09/hour for EO 13706-covered contracts), vacation leave based on years of service, and eleven paid holidays. It also includes provisions for hazardous pay differentials (4% or 8%), uniform allowances, and the process for conforming unlisted job classifications and wage rates using Standard Form 1444. Special conditions for computer employees, air traffic controllers, and weather observers regarding exemptions and night/Sunday pay are also detailed.