R602--Courier, PB 657-25-2-3755-0002/ (VA-25-00011428)
ID: 36C25525Q0016Type: 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)

Set Aside

Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside (FAR 19.14) (SDVOSBC)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/8448ce90f0d64d48921b7f63642e5b82/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking qualified contractors to provide courier services for the transportation of medical specimens, mail, and supplies between various VA facilities, including the John J. Pershing VA Medical Center and several Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs). The procurement aims to establish a reliable service that adheres to strict transportation protocols and vehicle standards, ensuring the safe and timely delivery of essential medical items. This opportunity is particularly focused on engaging Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) and other small businesses, with responses due by November 12, 2024. Interested parties should contact Maria Espinosa at maria.espinosa@va.gov for further details and to submit their capabilities statements.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Maria EspinosaContracting Specialist
    (913) 946-9922
    maria.espinosa@va.gov
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    36C25525Q0016.docx
    The Department of Veterans Affairs issued a Sources Sought Notice to identify potential contractors qualified to provide automated special staining instrumentation lease and bulk reagent purchases, specifically for the Kansas City VA Medical Center and the John J. Cochran Veterans Hospital. This market research aims to encourage responses from Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses and other small businesses for procurement planning. Interested vendors are requested to provide detailed information about their capabilities, including company specifics and technical expertise, indicating their business size category and socio-economic status. The notice outlines the requirements for courier services to transport medical specimens, mail, and supplies between various VA facilities, establishing specifications for transportation protocols, vehicle standards, and employee qualifications. The scope includes a detailed statement of work addressing the necessary qualifications for contractors, payment provisions, and compliance with federal regulations. The government emphasizes that this notice is not a solicitation for bids or contracts, aiming solely for informational purposes. Responses are collected until November 12, 2024, guiding the VA in its acquisition approach while ensuring the reliability of the subcontractor services for essential medical deliveries.
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