Blook Bank Courier Service
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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) is soliciting proposals for Blood Bank Courier Services for the Atlanta Veterans Administration Medical Center (VAMC) in Decatur, GA. This Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside opportunity requires the transportation of perishable blood components and specimens on a STAT (without delay) basis, 24/7. Offers are due February 27, 2026, at 2:00 PM EST.
Scope of Work
The contractor shall provide transportation and materials for perishable blood products and laboratory specimens. Key requirements include:
- Transport between the Atlanta VAMC Blood Bank and various specified locations, including American Red Cross, LifeSouth Community Blood Center, Dekalb Medical Center, Emory University Hospital, Grady Memorial Hospital, and Northside Hospital.
- Provide STAT service (without delay) seven days a week, twenty-four hours per day, including weekends and holidays.
- Ensure STAT service for one round trip does not exceed 135 minutes.
- Handle approximately one to four trips daily.
- Drivers must provide hand-trucks for carrying multiple boxes.
- Maintain appropriate temperatures for contents during transport (20-24°C for platelets/specimens, 1-10°C for red blood cells, -18°C or colder for frozen components).
- Operate a customer service call center based in the United States.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price
- Period of Performance: Base year (April 1, 2026 - March 31, 2027) plus four (4) option years, extending through March 31, 2031.
- Set-Aside: Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) (VAAR 852.219-73).
- NAICS Code: 492210 (Couriers and Local Delivery Services) with a $34 Million size standard.
- Offers Due: February 27, 2026, 2:00 PM EST.
- Published Date: February 25, 2026.
Evaluation
Award will be based on a comparative evaluation process, considering price and other factors to determine the most advantageous offer. The Government reserves the right to conduct discussions if deemed necessary.
Additional Notes
This solicitation incorporates FAR clauses 52.212-1, 52.212-2, and 52.212-4, as well as relevant VAAR clauses, including 852.219-75 (Limitations on Subcontracting). The Contracting Officer is Janet Smith (janet.smith@va.gov).