R602--Courier Services for Orlando VA Healthcare System

The government file 36C24826Q0359 A0001 outlines a comprehensive delivery services contract, likely for a Veterans Affairs Medical Center (VAMC) and its associated facilities in the Orlando, Florida area. The contract includes a base period and four option years, extending from May 1, 2026, to April 30, 2031. Services primarily involve daily and Saturday deliveries between various VAMC locations, including Lake Nona Medical Center, Lake Baldwin Campus, Tavares CBOC, Clermont CBOC, Daytona CBOC/OPC, Deltona CBOC, Palm Bay CBOC, Viera VAHCC/OPC, and Kissimmee CBOC. Additionally, the contract covers daily transport of biological specimens to and from James Haley Veterans Hospital (Tampa), as well as special and urgent pickup/delivery services to non-VA locations within a 100-mile radius. The estimated annual quantities for daily trips range from 260 to 1,560, while Saturday trips are estimated at 52 per year. Special and urgent trips are estimated at 20 each per year. The guaranteed minimum for the initial fiscal year is $25,000, with a total maximum contract value not exceeding $3,500,000. The principal NAICS code for these services is 492210 (Local Messengers and Local Delivery), and the product/service code is R602 (Support - Administrative: Courier/Messenger).

This document is Amendment A0001 to Solicitation 36C24826Q0359, issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 8 (NCO 8) in Orlando, FL. The purpose of this amendment is to provide responses to industry questions and a revised Price Schedule for courier services. The services involve transporting lab specimens, logistics supplies, and pharmaceuticals across various routes from the Orlando VAMC to several CBOCs and other locations, including urgent and same-day trips within a 100-mile radius. The amendment details specific pickup and drop-off times for each route, clarifies vehicle requirements (no specific size but adequate cargo space), and addresses billing for tolls (not reimbursed separately). It also specifies that contractors are not required to provide packing services or equipment like coolers. The revised Price Schedule includes updated line-item numbers and estimated quantities, with some unscheduled trips requiring individual quotes during performance. The previous contract for similar services, 36C24825D0007, was awarded to Daly Works LLC for an estimated $350,584.00 annually.

The Department of Veterans Affairs is issuing a presolicitation notice for non-personnel courier services for the Orlando VA Healthcare System and various other VA and non-VA locations across Florida. This contract, set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Concerns (SDVOSBC), requires the contractor to provide all necessary personnel, equipment, supplies, and supervision for courier services. The solicitation number is 36C24826Q0359, with a response date of March 17, 2026, at 11:00 AM Eastern Time. The primary contracting office is located in Orlando, FL, and Kurt Kramer is the point of contact.

The VAAR 852.219-75 clause outlines limitations on subcontracting for VA contracts, requiring offerors to certify compliance. For services, contractors cannot pay more than 50% of the government-paid amount to non-certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs) or Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSBs). Different percentages apply to general construction (85%) and special trade construction (75%), with material costs excluded. False certifications can lead to severe penalties, including criminal prosecution. Contractors must provide documentation to verify compliance upon VA request. Failure to provide certification renders an offer ineligible for award, underscoring the importance of adhering to these subcontracting limits to ensure fair opportunities for veteran-owned businesses.

This government file is a wage determination for service contracts in Orange, Osceola, and Seminole Counties, Florida, issued by the U.S. Department of Labor. It outlines minimum wage rates for numerous occupations across various fields, including administrative, automotive, food service, health, information technology, and maintenance. The document also details fringe benefits, such as health and welfare, vacation, and eleven paid holidays annually. Special conditions apply to computer employees and air traffic controllers/weather observers, including night and Sunday pay. Hazardous pay differentials for work with ordnance and uniform allowance requirements are specified. The file includes procedures for conforming unlisted occupations to ensure fair compensation, emphasizing that job tasks, not titles, determine classification.

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Network Contracting Office 8 (NCO 8) in Orlando, FL, has issued a solicitation (36C24826Q0359) for courier services for the Orlando VA Health Care System (OVAHCS). This unrestricted solicitation, set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses, seeks bids for daily, Saturday, special, and urgent delivery services between various VA facilities, including Lake Nona Medical Center, Lake Baldwin Campus, Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs), and James Haley Veterans Hospital (Tampa), as well as to non-VA locations within a 100-mile radius. The contract has a base period from May 1, 2026, to April 30, 2027, with four optional one-year extensions, extending the potential contract period until April 30, 2031. The estimated quantities for trips vary by service type and location. The guaranteed minimum for the fiscal year of award is $25,000, with a total maximum contract value of $3,500,000. Offers are due by March 17, 2026, at 11:00 AM EDT. The NAICS code for this acquisition is 492210 (Local Messengers and Local Delivery) with a size standard of 1500 Employees. The contractor must provide all personnel, equipment, and supplies, and is responsible for developing and maintaining a quality control program. Invoices must be submitted electronically through the Tungsten Network.