Courier Services, Wright Patterson AFB

This document is a federal Service Contract Act (SCA) Wage Determination (No. 2015-4731, Revision 31, dated August 12, 2026) issued by the U.S. Department of Labor. It establishes the minimum wage rates and fringe benefits required for various labor classifications on federal service contracts in the Ohio counties of Greene, Miami, and Montgomery. The determination lists hourly pay rates across multiple occupational families, including administrative support, automotive service, health, information technology, mechanics, and protective services. It also outlines mandatory employee fringe benefits, including: - **Health and Welfare:** $5.92 per hour (or $5.42 per hour for contracts subject to Executive Order 13706 paid sick leave requirements). - **Vacation:** Two weeks paid after one year of service, three weeks after eight years, and four weeks after 15 years. - **Holidays:** A minimum of 12 paid federal holidays per year. Additionally, the document details guidelines for Executive Orders 13706 and 13658, night and Sunday differentials for air traffic controllers, hazardous duty pay (4% to 8% premiums), and uniform allowance reimbursements. It concludes with instructions on the Standard Form 1444 (SF-1444) conformance process, which contractors must use to establish approved wage rates for any necessary job classifications not explicitly listed in this schedule.

This combined synopsis/solicitation (Solicitation Number: COMBO-AFRL-PZLEQ-2026-0020) is issued by the AFRL/RMZB at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, seeking quotes for Courier Services. The acquisition is a 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS code 492110 (Couriers and Express Delivery Services). The contract structure consists of a one-year base period starting September 21, 2026, and three consecutive one-year option periods. The contractor will provide all tools, equipment, labor, and resources to perform courier services. The designated places of performance include the FedEx South Dayton Station in Miamisburg, Ohio, the 88th Medical Group at Wright-Patterson AFB, and the Epi Lab at Wright-Patterson AFB. Award will be made to the responsible offeror using a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation process. To be deemed technically acceptable, offerors must submit literature demonstrating their capability to fulfill the Performance Work Statement (PWS), detailing package handling compliance and equipment. All physical labor is subject to prevailing wage rates under Wage Determination 2015-4731 Rev. 13, with a recommended labor category of Driver Courier ($19.08/hour). Quotes must detail warranty info, quote validity duration, and must be submitted via email to Contracting Officer Jessica Briggs (Jessica.Briggs@us.af.mil) by September 17, 2026, at 10:00 AM ET.

This Performance Work Statement (PWS) outlines the requirements for laboratory courier services at the United States Air Force School of Aerospace Medicine Epidemiology Laboratory (USAFSAM/PHE) at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base (WPAFB) in Ohio. The contract spans a base year plus three option years, starting September 2, 2026. The selected contractor must provide all management, labor, tools, and equipment to transport laboratory samples—including potentially infectious biological specimens—from the FedEx South Dayton Station in Miamisburg, Ohio, and the 88th Medical Group at WPAFB to the USAFSAM Epi Lab. Key operational requirements include: - **FedEx Pickups:** Occur six days a week (Monday through Saturday), excluding select federal holidays. Weekdays require two daily pickups (by 8:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.) using a vehicle no larger than a 15-passenger van, while Saturdays require one pickup. - **88th Medical Group Pickups:** Occur five days a week (Monday through Friday) between 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. - **Compliance and Security:** Deliveries must comply with federal hazardous materials transportation regulations. Courier drivers must possess a valid Real ID-compliant driver's license, pass Transportation Security Administration (TSA) background checks (Form 419F), and obtain required FedEx vendor badges. - **Performance Standards:** The contractor is evaluated on delivery schedules, proper package handling, unloading assistance, and security compliance, with strict performance thresholds and required re-performance remedies for service failures.

This combined synopsis/solicitation (Solicitation Number: COMBO-AFRL-PZLEQ-2026-0020) is issued by the AFRL/RMZB at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, seeking quotes for commercial courier services. The procurement is designated as a 100% Total Small Business set-aside under NAICS code 492110 (Couriers and Express Delivery Services). The contractor must provide all tools, equipment, labor, personnel, and resources to perform courier services between the FedEx Express Ship Center at Dayton International Airport and the Epi Lab at Wright-Patterson AFB. The contract structure consists of a one-year base period starting September 21, 2026, and three one-year option periods. Award will be made using the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation process. To be deemed technically acceptable, offerors must submit literature demonstrating their capability to fulfill the Performance Work Statement (PWS), highlighting equipment and compliant package-handling procedures. Proposals will be ranked by price, and the lowest-priced, technically acceptable offer will be selected. Physical labor under this contract is subject to prevailing wage rates, with a recommended labor category of Driver Courier ($19.08/hour). Quotes are due via email to Contracting Officer Jessica Briggs (Jessica.Briggs@us.af.mil) by September 17, 2026, at 10:00 AM ET.