R602--Courier Services
ID: 36C24725Q0250Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF247-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 7 (36C247)AUGUSTA, GA, 30904, 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/caf89acb3a8c404595db97a621151415/view
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    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking qualified small businesses to provide courier services for the WJB Dorn VA Medical Center located in Columbia, South Carolina. The contractor will be responsible for transporting medical supplies, prescription medications, medical records, and laboratory specimens on a routine and emergency basis, with services required 24/7, including holidays and weekends. This procurement is critical for ensuring timely delivery of essential medical items and personnel, supporting the operational needs of the medical center. Interested parties must submit a capabilities statement by 12:00 PM EST on January 16, 2025, to Monica Reed at Monica.Reed@va.gov, as this notice serves as a market survey to inform the government's acquisition strategy.

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    Monica ReedContract Specialist
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    Monica.Reed@va.gov
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    36C24725Q0250.docx
    The Department of Veterans Affairs issued a Sources Sought Notice for Courier Services for the WJB Dorn VA Medical Center in Columbia, SC. The intent is to identify qualified small businesses, particularly those owned by service-disabled veterans, to provide these services on a routine or emergency basis, including transporting medical supplies, medications, and records. The contract will require 24/7 availability and coverage, with performance beginning on March 1, 2025, and potentially extending for four additional years. Key requirements include certification for hazardous material transport, adherence to state and federal regulations, and maintaining a quality control program. Contractors must provide all necessary personnel, vehicles, and training while ensuring professional conduct. Interested parties must submit a capabilities statement by January 16, 2025, which should detail the company's qualifications and classifications within the small business framework. This notice serves as a market survey, guiding the government in determining the best acquisition strategy.
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