R602--Courier Service, KC
ID: 36C25525Q0032Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF255-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 15 (36C255)LEAVENWORTH, KS, 66048, USA

NAICS

Couriers and Express Delivery Services (492110)

PSC

SUPPORT- ADMINISTRATIVE: COURIER/MESSENGER (R602)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/cfb0bc2ec88d4f8c9b344ece61b5575f/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking qualified contractors to provide courier services for the Kansas City VA Medical Center in Missouri. The procurement aims to establish a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) for the transportation of medical and laboratory items between the medical center and designated Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs), with services required Monday through Friday and additional 24/7 non-scheduled courier services. Interested parties, particularly Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses and other small firms, are encouraged to submit their qualifications and capability statements by October 25, 2024, to the Contracting Officer, Janie Juszczak, at janie.juszczak@va.gov. The performance period for the contract is set from February 1, 2025, to January 31, 2030, consisting of one base year and four option years.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Juszczak, JanieContracting Officer
    (913) 946-1966
    janie.juszczak@va.gov
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    36C25525Q0032.docx
    The Department of Veterans Affairs is issuing a Sources Sought Notice to identify qualified contractors for providing Courier Services to the Kansas City VA Medical Center. This notice is intended for market research, not as a solicitation for bids, and aims to gather capability information from Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses and other small firms. The contract will be structured as a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) with a performance period from February 1, 2025, to January 31, 2030, consisting of one base year and four option years. Key requirements include the transportation of various medical and laboratory items between the Kansas City VA Medical Center and designated Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs). Vendors must adhere to strict regulations regarding specimen handling, environmental controls, and timely deliveries within specified timeframes. Daily courier services will be required Monday through Friday, with additional non-scheduled courier services available 24/7. The vendor must ensure compliance with applicable labor standards, maintain a clean vehicle environment, and provide qualified personnel. The notice encourages interested parties to submit their qualifications, including company details and capability statements, by October 25, 2024. The Government reserves the right to modify the acquisition approach based on responses, underscoring the importance of understanding the needs and capabilities of prospective contractors in the market.
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