Blook Bank Courier Service

SOL #: 36C24726Q0306Combined Synopsis/Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

Veterans Affairs

Veterans Affairs, Department Of

247-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 7 (36C247)

AUGUSTA, GA, 30904, United States

Place of Performance

Decatur, GA

NAICS

Local Messengers and Local Delivery (492210)

PSC

Pathology Services (Q515)

Set Aside

Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside (FAR 19.14) (SDVOSBC)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/bba9deee6f1e4373ab774fec66caf1ec/view

Timeline

Posted

Feb 25, 2026

Last Updated

Feb 26, 2026

Submission Deadline

Feb 27, 2026, 7:00 PM

Qualification Details

Fit reasons

NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.

Risks

Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.

Next steps

Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.

Quick Summary

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), specifically the Network Contract Office 7, has issued a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation for Blood Bank Courier Services. This opportunity seeks a contractor to provide transportation and materials for perishable blood components and specimens for the Atlanta Veterans Administration Medical Center (VAMC) in Decatur, GA, and associated locations. This is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside. Proposals are due February 27, 2026, at 2:00 PM EST.

Scope of Work

The contractor will provide courier services for the transport of perishable blood products and laboratory specimens. Key responsibilities include:

Transporting items to and from the Atlanta VAMC Blood Bank in Decatur, GA, and various locations such as American Red Cross, LifeSouth Community Blood Center, Dekalb Medical Center, Emory University Hospital, Grady Memorial Hospital, Northside Hospital, and Emory Midtown.
Providing hand-trucks for carrying multiple boxes.
Offering STAT service 24/7, including weekends and holidays, with a maximum round trip time of 135 minutes.
Handling approximately one to four trips daily.
Ensuring proper temperature maintenance for components during transport (e.g., 20-24°C for platelets/specimens, 1-10°C for red blood cells, -18°C or colder for frozen components).
Operating a U.S.-based customer service call center.

Contract Details

Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP)
Duration: A base year plus four (4) option years, for a total contract duration not exceeding five (5) years.
Period of Performance: The base year is scheduled from April 1, 2026, to March 31, 2027.
Set-Aside: This is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside under NAICS Code 492210 (Couriers and Local Delivery Services) with a size standard of $34 Million. SDVOSB certification and adherence to limitations on subcontracting are required.
Product Service Code: Q515 (Pathology Services).

Submission & Evaluation

Offer Due Date: February 27, 2026, at 2:00 PM EST.
Proposals must comply with limitations on subcontracting.
The solicitation incorporates FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-3, and 52.212-4 by reference, with FAR 52.212-5 attached.
Payment will be made monthly in arrears upon receipt of a proper invoice and pending availability of FY26 funding, with electronic invoices required per VAAR Clause 852.232-72.