Blook Bank Courier Service
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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 247-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 7 (36C247), is soliciting proposals for Blood Bank Courier Services for the Atlanta Veterans Administration Medical Center (VAMC). This is a Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) contract set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB). The requirement is for the transportation of perishable blood components and specimens. Proposals are due March 3, 2026, at 4:00 PM EST.
Scope of Work
The contractor shall provide transportation and necessary materials to transport perishable blood components and specimens to and from the Atlanta VAMC at 1670 Clairmont Road, Decatur, GA 30033, and various specified locations including American Red Cross, LifeSouth Community Blood Center, Dekalb Medical Center, Emory University Hospital, Grady Memorial Hospital, Northside Hospital, and Emory Midtown. Key requirements include:
- STAT courier service, available seven (7) days a week, twenty-four (24) hours per day, including weekends and holidays.
- STAT service for one round trip must not exceed one hundred thirty-five (135) minutes.
- Approximately one (1) to four (4) trips may be requested daily.
- Drivers must provide hand-trucks for carrying multiple boxes.
- Maintain appropriate temperatures for contents during transport (e.g., 20-24°C for platelets/specimens, 1-10°C for red blood cells, -18°C or colder for frozen components).
- A customer service call center based in the United States.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP)
- Period of Performance: A base year from April 1, 2026, to March 31, 2027, plus four (4) option years, for a total contract duration not exceeding five (5) years.
- Product Service Code (PSC): Q515 (Pathology Services)
- NAICS Code: 492210 (Couriers and Local Delivery Services) with a size standard of $34 Million.
Eligibility & Set-Aside
This acquisition is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside, incorporating VAAR 852.219-73 (Total Set-Aside for Certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses) and VAAR 852.219-75 (Limitations on Subcontracting).
Submission & Evaluation
- Offer Due Date: March 3, 2026, at 4:00 PM EST.
- Submission Instructions: Offers must be submitted on SF 1449 or company letterhead, including the solicitation number, offeror details, technical description, warranty terms, price, discount terms, "remit to" address, representations and certifications, and acknowledgment of all amendments.
- Evaluation Criteria: Offers will be evaluated using a comparative evaluation process, considering price and other factors such as technical capability and past performance. The government intends to award to the offeror whose offer is most advantageous, not necessarily the lowest price. The government reserves the right to conduct discussions if deemed necessary.
Additional Notes
The solicitation incorporates FAR clauses 52.212-1, 52.212-3, and 52.212-4 by reference, with 52.212-2 and 52.212-5 attached. Payment will be made monthly in arrears upon receipt of a proper invoice and pending availability of FY26 funding. The Contracting Officer is Janet Smith (janet.smith@va.gov).