S206--Armored Carrier Services Kansas City VAMC
ID: 36C25525Q0123Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF255-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 15 (36C255)LEAVENWORTH, KS, 66048, USA

NAICS

Armored Car Services (561613)

PSC

HOUSEKEEPING- GUARD (S206)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/ca91db6b26f34786a22678f5741bafdd/view
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs is soliciting proposals for Armored Carrier Services at the Kansas City VA Medical Center. The primary objective is to establish a firm fixed-price contract for the secure pick-up and delivery of funds related to the VA's Agent Cashier and Canteen services, with a contract duration that includes a base year and four optional renewal years. This procurement is particularly significant as it aims to enhance operational efficiency while ensuring compliance with federal regulations, with a focus on small businesses, especially service-disabled veteran-owned businesses. Interested vendors should contact Contracting Specialist James Horne at James.Horne@va.gov or by phone at 913-946-1951 for further details, and must demonstrate at least two years of relevant experience in their proposals.

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    James HorneContracting Specialist
    (913) 946-1951
    James.Horne@va.gov
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    36C25525Q0123_1 posted.pdf
    The document outlines a Request for Proposal (RFP) from the Department of Veterans Affairs for Armored Carrier Services at the Kansas City VA Medical Center. The primary aim is to secure a firm fixed-price contract for services including the pick-up and delivery of funds for the VA's Agent Cashier and Canteen services, with a contract period encompassing a base year and four optional renewal years. The contract is reserved for small businesses, with specific considerations for service-disabled veteran-owned businesses. Key components include evaluation criteria based on the lowest price technically acceptable, operational frequency of services, requirements for insurance coverage, and compliance with the Service Contract Act wage determinations. Submission requirements stress the importance of detailed price proposals and prior experience documentation—each offeror must demonstrate at least two years of experience in providing similar services. The contract stipulates that payments will be made monthly after the service month, with electronic invoicing mandated. This proposal reflects the government's efforts to enhance service efficiency while ensuring contract compliance with federal regulations. The structured approach to solicitation outlines the necessary criteria for participation, reinforcing the importance of accountability and quality service provision in government contracts.
    36C25525Q0123.docx
    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has issued a Sources Sought Notice for Armored Carrier Services for the Kansas City VA Medical Center, under solicitation number 36C25525Q0123, with a response deadline of January 10, 2025. This RFI aims to gather information on potential qualified vendors for services related to cash transport for the VA Canteen and Agent Cashier. Key requirements include scheduled pickups and deliveries three times a week, specific identification procedures for contractor employees, and potential adjustments in service times. The notice encourages responses from businesses concerning their capacity to meet these demands, size classification under NAICS 561613, and whether they qualify as small businesses or certain designated categories (e.g., SDVOSB, VOSB). Interested vendors are instructed to provide their unique entity identifier (UEI), business size, details of existing contracts with federal agencies, and capability statements, submitting responses via email rather than phone. This notice serves as a preliminary step for the VA to assess market capabilities and inform future contracting decisions, indicating a focus on proper vendor qualification before releasing a formal solicitation for services.
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