R602--523-26-2-7806-0161: RMD TRANSPORT (VA-26-00035617)
Overview
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Original Source
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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 conducting market research through a Sources Sought notice to identify qualified sources for non-personal, non-emergency ground transportation services. This opportunity involves the safe, secure, and compliant transport of Reusable Medical Devices (RMDs), laboratory specimens, mail totes, general supplies, and laundry between VA Boston Healthcare System (VABHS) campuses in Jamaica Plain, West Roxbury, Brockton, and Lowell CBOC, Massachusetts. Responses are due February 6, 2026.
Scope of Work
The VA seeks services including labor, supervision, vehicles, equipment, fuel, insurance, and materials for transporting both clean and soiled RMDs and other designated items. Transportation of VA personnel and patients is strictly prohibited. Key aspects include:
- Item Transport: RMDs, laboratory specimens, mail totes, general supplies, and laundry.
- Routes: Two round trips daily, Monday-Friday, with additional trips as needed, connecting VABHS campuses.
- Compliance: Adherence to federal, state, and local regulations, including ANSI/AAMI ST79:2017, AAMI TIR109:2025, OSHA Bloodborne Pathogen Standard, and DOT Hazardous Materials Regulations.
Key Requirements
- Vehicle Standards: Vehicles must have partitioned cargo areas labeled CLEAN/DIRTY/BIOHAZARD, wipeable/disinfectable surfaces, and dedicated air conditioning for the cargo area (66-72°F). Transport carriers must be leak-proof, rigid, sealable, and labeled. Vehicles must be registered, licensed, and equipped with spill kits, PPE, first aid kits, and securement systems.
- Personnel Standards: Drivers must be 18+, hold a valid commercial license, pass background checks and drug screening. They must be trained in OSHA, DOT, AAMI TIR109, and IAHCSMM standards, wear uniforms, visible ID badges, and possess VA Boston Security Officer approved picture identification. English proficiency is required.
- Documentation & QA: Contractors must maintain chain of custody, manifests (including temperature logs), weekly cleaning logs, and monthly reports to the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR). A Quality Control Plan (QCP) is required, and the VA COR will conduct inspections.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- NAICS Code: 492110 (Couriers and Express Delivery Services) with a small business size standard of $21.5 million.
- Set-Aside: None specified (market research stage, seeking Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB), and/or Open Market Sources).
- Response Due: February 6, 2026, 4:00 PM Eastern Time.
- Published: January 27, 2026.
Additional Notes
This is a notice of a potential opportunity for market research purposes only and is not a solicitation for offers or a request for proposals. The government will not pay for any costs incurred in response to this advertisement. A draft Statement of Work (SOW) is attached, which is subject to changes. The purpose is to identify capable resources and suitable locations.