S206--Armored Carrier Services Kansas City VAMC
ID: 36C25525Q0123Type: Sources Sought
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/eaf38048a84f41b2b56a10e3fde07f01/view
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking qualified vendors to provide armored carrier services for the Kansas City VA Medical Center, as outlined in the Sources Sought Notice under solicitation number 36C25525Q0123. The primary requirements include scheduled pickups and deliveries for the VA Canteen and Agent Cashier, occurring three times a week, with specific identification protocols for contractor employees and potential adjustments to service times as needed. This procurement is crucial for ensuring secure cash transport within the VA facilities, thereby supporting operational efficiency and safety. Interested vendors must submit their responses, including their unique entity identifier (UEI) and capability statements, via email to James Horne at James.Horne@va.gov by January 10, 2025, to be considered for future contracting opportunities.

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    James HorneContracting Specialist
    (913) 946-1951
    James.Horne@va.gov
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    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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