R602--Courier Service
ID: 36C26025Q0250Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF260-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 20 (36C260)VANCOUVER, WA, 98662, USA

NAICS

Local Messengers and Local Delivery (492210)

PSC

SUPPORT- ADMINISTRATIVE: COURIER/MESSENGER (R602)

Set Aside

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

    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking proposals for courier services to transport laboratory specimens from the VA Puget Sound Healthcare System to various local facilities. The contract, valued at $34 million, is set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) and includes a base performance period from June 1, 2025, to May 31, 2026, with four optional yearly extensions through May 31, 2030. This procurement is crucial for maintaining efficient logistical support for veteran healthcare operations, ensuring timely delivery of essential medical specimens. Interested vendors must submit their offers by February 21, 2025, at 1 PM local time, and direct any inquiries to Contract Specialist Nazanin Kreiner at nazanin.kreiner@va.gov or (208) 429-2033.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Nazanin KreinerContract Specialist
    (208) 429-2033
    nazanin.kreiner@va.gov
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    The document presents a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice for a courier service required by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Puget Sound Healthcare System. The solicitation number is 36C26025Q0250, with a response deadline set for February 21, 2025, at 1 PM Mountain Time. The contract is designated as a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSBC) set-aside and falls under the Product Service Code R602 and the NAICS Code 492210. The contracting office responsible for this solicitation is Network Contracting Office 20, located in Vancouver, WA, and the point of contact for any inquiries is Contract Specialist Nazanin Kreiner, whose email address is provided. The document includes a reference to an attached document detailing the Request for Quotation (RFQ). Overall, this solicitation seeks to engage a qualified vendor to provide courier services for the VA, reflecting the government's initiative to support veteran-owned businesses while fulfilling logistical needs in healthcare operations.
    The document outlines a Request for Proposals (RFP) from the Department of Veterans Affairs for courier services to transport laboratory specimens from the VA Puget Sound Healthcare System to various local facilities. The contract specifies an award amount of $34 million, with a base performance period from June 1, 2025, to May 31, 2026, and includes four optional yearly extensions through May 31, 2030. The RFP is open to all businesses, with a 100% set-aside for interested small businesses, including those owned by veterans. The submission deadline for offers is set for February 21, 2025, at 1 PM local time, and all questions must be submitted by February 14, 2025. The document details the scheduling of services, delivery protocols, and invoicing requirements through electronic systems. Important contract clauses incorporate FAR regulations and specific guidelines related to payment, compliance, and the management of data and privacy. The solicitation emphasizes compliance with laws surrounding small business participation and requires bidders to confirm eligible certifications for veteran-owned small businesses. Overall, the RFP highlights the VA's commitment to maintaining efficient logistical services in support of veteran healthcare operations.
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