R602--Courier Specimen Transport Services
ID: 36C26125Q0486Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF261-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 21 (36C261)MATHER, CA, 95655, USA

NAICS

Testing Laboratories and Services (541380)

PSC

SUPPORT- ADMINISTRATIVE: COURIER/MESSENGER (R602)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/b06f522a1b9d405bb8efe363ec3bd84a/view
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    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs, specifically the Network Contracting Office 21, is issuing a Notice of Intent to execute a Sole Source Award for Courier Specimen Transport Services. This procurement aims to contract with the Regents of the University of California, San Francisco for a base year plus two option years, utilizing simplified acquisition procedures due to the Government's strategic need for restructuring staff and requirements. The services are critical for the efficient transport of specimens, which supports the overall operations of the Veterans Health Administration. Interested parties may direct inquiries to the Contracting Officer, James Postell, at james.postell@va.gov, as no competitive proposals will be solicited at this stage.

    Point(s) of Contact
    James PostellContracting Officer
    702-791-9000 x18936
    james.postell@va.gov
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs is issuing a Notice of Intent (NOI) to execute a Sole Source Award for Courier Specimen Transport Services. This notice, associated with solicitation number 36C26125Q0486, indicates the intention to contract with the Regents of the University of California, San Francisco for a base year plus two option years under simplified acquisition procedures. The contract is part of the Government's strategic plan to restructure staff and requirements, with future open competition anticipated following this initial award. The relevant NAICS code is 541380 for Testing Laboratories and Services, and service code R602 pertains to administrative support services like courier/messenger tasks. The notification emphasizes that no competitive proposals will be solicited, and responses must demonstrate clear benefits of competition. Inquiries should be directed to the contracting officer, James Postell, via email. This summary informs interested parties while clarifying that further competitive procurement discussions are contingent on governmental discretion based on initial responses.
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