R602--Courier Service VISN 22 East Sites
ID: 36C26226Q0019Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF262-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 22 (36C262)Gilbert, AZ, 85297, USA

NAICS

Couriers and Express Delivery Services (492110)

PSC

SUPPORT- ADMINISTRATIVE: COURIER/MESSENGER (R602)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/f82f01961d4a4cd5adce3148e5bb1799/view
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    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking qualified sources to provide courier services for its VISN 22 East Sites, which include multiple locations across Arizona. The procurement aims to secure timely and secure transportation of medical supplies, biological specimens, pharmaceuticals, and dental instruments, with services required to be available 24/7/365 for urgent needs. This opportunity is critical for maintaining the operational efficiency of VA medical centers and outpatient clinics, ensuring compliance with health regulations and the safe handling of sensitive materials. Interested parties must submit their responses, including company information and capability statements, by December 10, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. PST, via email to Clift Domen at Clift.Domen@va.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Clift DomenContract Specialist
    (562) 766-2241
    Clift.Domen@va.gov
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    36C26226Q0019.docx
    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), VISN 22 Network Contracting Office 22, has issued a Sources Sought Notice (RFI) for Courier Services for its VISN 22 East Sites. This RFI, designated as 36C26226Q0019, is solely for information and planning purposes and does not constitute a solicitation. The VA is seeking qualified sources under NAICS code 492110 (size standard of 1,500 employees) to inform future acquisition decisions. Interested parties are requested to submit company information, size status (e.g., SDVOSB, VOSB, Large Business), FSS/GSA contract details, UEI number, general pricing, and a detailed capability statement with reference contracts demonstrating experience in courier services as outlined in Attachments A and B. Responses are due by December 10, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. PST, via email to Clift.Domen@va.gov. Failure to provide complete information may impact the government's determination regarding set-aside procurements.
    Attachment A - Price Schedule.xlsx
    The document outlines detailed pickup and delivery schedules for clinical laboratory and pharmacy services across various VA and affiliate locations in Arizona, including Prescott, Anthem, Cottonwood, Flagstaff, Holbrook, Kingman, Lake Havasu, Page, Phoenix, Tucson, Casa Grande, Green Valley, Safford, Sierra Vista, Yuma, and Fort Huachuca. Services are primarily Monday-Friday, excluding federal holidays, with specific pickup/drop-off times. Several locations, particularly in Tucson and Phoenix, also have on-call services for urgent needs, operating 24/7, 365 days a year. The document also provides estimated annual quantities and mileage for each location, indicating the scope of operations for these routes.
    Attachment B - Statement of Work.docx
    The Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) seeks medical courier transportation services for its Northern Arizona, Southern Arizona, and Carl T. Hayden VA Medical Centers, and numerous outpatient clinics across Arizona. The contractor must provide all necessary resources, including labor, vehicles, fuel, insurance, communication devices, equipment, and materials, at no extra cost to the government. Services include timely, secure, and compliant transportation of medical supplies, Category B biological specimens, non-controlled pharmaceuticals, and sterilized/soiled dental instruments. Deliveries involve scheduled and as-needed (STAT) runs, available 24/7/365 for urgent pharmacy needs. Drivers must be at least 21 years old with a valid Arizona license, and the contractor must provide driving records upon request. All items must be transported in controlled environments, maintaining specific temperature and humidity ranges for specimens and sterile instruments.
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