V127--Armored Car Courier Services
ID: 36C24825Q0254Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF248-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 8 (36C248)TAMPA, FL, 33637, USA

NAICS

Armored Car Services (561613)

PSC

TRANSPORTATION/TRAVEL/RELOCATION- TRANSPORTATION: SECURITY VEHICLE (V127)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/e634b0568d7f4f93bb058ad12fdc200f/view
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking qualified vendors to provide Armored Car Courier Services for the VA Caribbean Healthcare System (VACHS) in San Juan, Puerto Rico, along with its outpatient clinics in Ponce and Mayaguez. The contractor will be responsible for the secure pick-up and delivery of sealed valuables and currency from the agency's cashier offices to the Banco Popular of Puerto Rico. This procurement is critical for ensuring the safe transportation of financial assets within a government healthcare context, adhering to local laws and safety standards. Interested parties must submit their capability statements to Contracting Officer Wilfredo Perez via email by January 14, 2025, at 10:00 AM Atlantic Standard Time (AST), as this notice serves solely for information and planning purposes and does not constitute a formal solicitation.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Wilfredo PerezContracting Officer
    (939) 759-6783
    wilfredo.perez3@va.gov
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    The VA Caribbean Healthcare System (VACHS) is seeking sources for Armored Car Courier Services to ensure secure transportation of valuables and currency from its facilities in San Juan and affiliated outpatient clinics in Ponce and Mayaguez, Puerto Rico. The contractor will be responsible for pick-up and delivery of sealed valuables to the Banco Popular of Puerto Rico. Vendors must demonstrate their capability to meet specific legal requirements: employing armed security guards licensed under Puerto Rico law, holding a company license as a Private Detective/Security Guard Agency, and possessing armored vehicle certification. Interested parties should submit capability statements by January 14, 2025, to Contracting Officer Wilfredo Perez. This notice is primarily for informational and planning purposes and does not constitute a formal solicitation. The overall aim of this request is to identify qualified vendors for secure logistical support in a government healthcare context, ensuring compliance with regional laws and safety standards.
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