R602--Crosstown Courier Service
ID: 36C25725Q0189Type: Sources Sought
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Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF257-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 17 (36C257)ARLINGTON, TX, 76006, USA

NAICS

Couriers and Express Delivery Services (492110)

PSC

SUPPORT- ADMINISTRATIVE: COURIER/MESSENGER (R602)
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking contractors to provide Crosstown Courier Services for the transportation of clean and sterile reusable medical equipment between key facilities in Texas, specifically the Garland VA Medical Center, Bonham Veterans Center, and Dallas VA Medical Center. The contractor will be responsible for ensuring secure transport, maintaining strict temperature and humidity conditions, and adhering to protocols for the separate handling of sterile and contaminated items, with a requirement for two round trips per day covering approximately 88 miles each way. This service is critical for the timely delivery of medical equipment, ensuring compliance with health standards and operational efficiency. Interested contractors must respond to this Sources Sought Notice by 11:00 AM Central Time on January 3, 2025, and can direct inquiries to Contracting Officer Rafael Rodriguez at Rafael.Rodriguez2@va.gov.

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    e-mail: Rafael.Rodriguez2@va.govContracting Officer: Rafael Rodriguez
    (787) 781-8700
    Rafael.Rodriguez2@va.gov
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    The Sources Sought Notice from the Department of Veterans Affairs is issued to solicit interest from contractors capable of providing Crosstown Courier Services between key medical facilities in Texas. The contractor will be responsible for transporting clean and sterile reusable medical equipment between the Garland VA Medical Center, Bonham Veterans Center, and Dallas VA Medical Center, covering approximately 88 miles each way. Key requirements include daily documentation of temperature and humidity conditions, secure vehicle transport, and separate handling of sterile and contaminated items. Contractors must offer two round trips per day and maintain strict compliance with established cleanliness and documentation protocols. Responses are collected by January 3, 2025, to assist in shaping future procurement strategies, particularly for small businesses. While this notice serves primarily as market research and does not constitute a solicitation, it signals the agency's intent to gather pertinent contractor information for potential future contracts.
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