R602--Pathology and Laboratory Courier Services for Eastern Oklahoma VA Medical Center (Muskogee, OK) and surrounding VA Clinics.
ID: 36C25924Q0755_0001Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFNETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 19 (36C259)Greenwood Village, CO, 80111, 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/ffd417abd5c04edcbccc1f4ab532223e/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking proposals for Pathology and Laboratory Courier Services for the Eastern Oklahoma VA Medical Center in Muskogee, Oklahoma, and its surrounding clinics. The procurement aims to establish reliable courier services that ensure timely and secure transportation of medical specimens, with specific requirements for vehicle specifications and temperature control during transport. This opportunity is particularly significant as it is set aside for 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB), emphasizing the government's commitment to supporting veteran entrepreneurs. Quotes are due by September 19, 2024, and interested vendors should direct inquiries to Contracting Officer Juanita Street at Juanita.Street@va.gov or by phone at 303-712-5736.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Juanita StreetContracting Officer
    (303) 712-5736
    Juanita.Street@va.gov
    Files
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    Posted
    RFQ Amendment Courier MUSK VA 36C25924Q0755 0001.docx
    This document serves as Amendment 0001 to the Request for Quote (RFQ) 36C25924Q0755 for Courier Services at the Eastern Oklahoma VA Medical Center and related clinics. The amendment addresses vendor inquiries regarding service specifications, delivery schedules, and pricing adjustments. Notable updates include a clarified delivery schedule, the introduction of estimated annual round trips for various routes, and the acknowledgment of an incumbent contractor. The RFQ is set to be amended to include specifics on vehicle requirements, temperature control for specimen transport, and the clarification that eligibility is limited to 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB). The document also outlines changes to service timelines, ensuring contractors understand the adjusted terms related to pick-up schedules and operational requirements. Quotes are due by September 19, 2024, with an emphasis on adherence to the new Statement of Work which reflects adjustments based on vendor questions.
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