Inter-Division Laboratory Courier Services
ID: 36C24725Q0416Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
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/434313236208400e8e64b5ea0aed5e5e/view
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    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking qualified contractors to provide inter-division laboratory courier services under solicitation number 36C24725Q0416, specifically for the transport of medical specimens, pharmaceuticals, and laboratory supplies in Augusta, Georgia. The contract, which is set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs), requires services to be available 24/7 for emergencies and during standard operating hours on weekdays, with additional pickups on weekends and holidays, while ensuring compliance with transportation regulations and temperature controls for specimen transport. This procurement is critical for maintaining the timely delivery of healthcare services to veterans, with bids due by April 2, 2025, and questions regarding the solicitation accepted until March 25, 2025; interested parties should contact Khalil Al-Amin at khalil.al-amin@va.gov for further information.

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    Khalil Al-Amin
    khalil.al-amin@va.gov
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    36C24725Q0416 - Combine Synopsis - Courier Services.pdf
    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) issued a solicitation for inter-division laboratory courier services under solicitation number 36C24725Q0416, aimed at supporting the transport of medical specimens, pharmaceuticals, and laboratory supplies between various locations in Augusta, GA. This is a firm-fixed-price contract set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs), with a base period from April 16, 2025, to April 15, 2026, and up to four optional renewal years. Contractors must maintain a state license and carry liability insurance, with strict adherence to transportation regulations for medical specimens. Services will be required 24/7 for emergency situations and during standard operating hours on weekdays, with additional pickups on weekends and holidays. The contractor must ensure temperature controls for specimen transport, compliance with safety training regulations, and maintain detailed daily logs of all deliveries and pickups. Questions concerning the solicitation must be submitted by March 25, 2025, and all bids are due by April 2, 2025. This document exemplifies the VA's efforts to streamline procurement processes while prioritizing the timely delivery of healthcare services to veterans.
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