R602-- LAB COURIER SVC
ID: 36C24725Q0261Type: 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/59964d6286ae423b862010242daada87/view
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    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs is soliciting bids for Lab Courier Services under Solicitation Number 36C24725Q0261, specifically aimed at Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) concerns. The contract will facilitate the transportation of specimens, materials, and supplies between various VA clinics and the Central Alabama Veterans Health Care System (CAVHCS), with an estimated performance period from May 1, 2025, to April 30, 2026, and options for four additional years. This service is crucial for ensuring timely delivery of laboratory materials, which supports quality patient care within the VA healthcare system. Interested contractors must submit their quotations and inquiries via email to the designated contracting officer, Sheryl Harris, at sheryl.harris5@va.gov, by the response deadline of March 10, 2025.

    Point(s) of Contact
    SHERYL HARRISCONTRACTING OFFICER
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    sheryl.harris5@va.gov
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    36C24725Q0261.docx
    The Department of Veterans Affairs is soliciting bids for Lab Courier Services through Solicitation Number 36C24725Q0261. The contract aims to provide transportation for specimens, materials, and supplies between various VA clinics and the Central Alabama Veterans Health Care System (CAVHCS). This is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside, with an estimated contract period from May 1, 2025, to April 30, 2026, and potential options for four additional years. Key delivery routes include multiple clinics across Georgia and Alabama, ensuring timely specimen delivery to CAVHCS. Contractors are expected to adhere to stringent regulations related to the handling of medical materials and compliance with HIPAA. A detailed statement of work outlines operational requirements, including hourly pickups, maintaining environmental controls during transport, and specialized training for personnel in biohazard handling. Interested parties must submit their quotations and pose questions by specified deadlines via email to the designated contracting officer. This RFP is an essential mechanism for securing crucial laboratory services that support quality patient care within the VA healthcare system.
    36C24725Q0261 0001.docx
    The document is an amendment to a previous combined solicitation from the Department of Veterans Affairs for laboratory courier services. The solicitation, identified as number 36C24725Q0261, is set to receive responses by March 10, 2025, and is designated for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Concerns (SDVOSBC). The primary contracting office is located in Dublin, Georgia, with services to be performed at the Central Alabama Veterans Healthcare System in Montgomery. Key points include clarification on questions raised by bidders, reaffirming this is not a new contract but an extension of prior agreements with Dalyworks (contract numbers 36C24720D0012 and 36C24720N0292). The amendment outlines expected service details, such as routes, estimated trips per location, equipment requirements (e.g., hand trucks, spill kits), and invoicing procedures via the Tungsten system. Additionally, it specifies that bid submissions must demonstrate technical capabilities, analysis on pricing, and acknowledgment of the amendment before the deadline. This amendment reaffirms existing terms while addressing bidder inquiries, exemplifying the government's ongoing commitment to streamlined procurement processes and veteran-focused contracting initiatives.
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