R602--Armored Car Service

Quick Summary

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), specifically the VA Eastern Colorado Health Care System (ECHCS), is soliciting quotes for Armored Car Services in Aurora, CO. This Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity requires courier services for cash transactions, including pickups and deliveries of bank deposits. Quotes are due February 20, 2026, at 2:00 PM MT.

Scope of Work

The contractor will provide comprehensive armored car courier services, including supervision, labor, supplies, equipment, transportation, and insurance. Key responsibilities include:

• Service Schedule: Twice-weekly pickups and deliveries of cash deposits (up to 5 bags) on Mondays and Thursdays, between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
• Security: Ensuring the safekeeping of shipments from receipt to delivery.
• Personnel Requirements: Authorized personnel must possess a valid driver's license and firearm permit/license. A list of authorized personnel is required within five calendar days of award.
• Compliance: Adherence to EPA fuel regulations and safety protocols.
• Insurance: Maintain liability insurance ($200,000 per trip) and vehicle insurance ($200,000).

Contract Details

• Contract Type: Anticipated Firm-Fixed Price.
• Period of Performance: A Base Year (February 15, 2026 – February 14, 2027) with four (4) subsequent Option Years.
• Place of Performance: VA Eastern Colorado Health Care System, 1700 N. Wheeling Street, Aurora, CO 80045.
• Set-Aside: This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Quotes will only be accepted from small businesses.
• NAICS Code: 561613 (Armored Car Services) with a $43 Million size standard.
• Wage Determination: Bidders must comply with Wage Determination 2015-5419, which specifies minimum wage rates and fringe benefits for various occupations under the Service Contract Act in Colorado counties, including those relevant to the place of performance. This impacts labor costs and compliance.

Submission & Evaluation

• Questions Deadline: February 16, 2026, 12:00 PM MT.
• Quote Submission Deadline: February 20, 2026, 2:00 PM MT.
• Submission Method: Email quotes to eric.adusei@va.gov (4MB limit per email).
• Required Volumes: (I) Technical Capability, (II) Price, (III) Past Performance.
• Evaluation Factors: Technical Capability, Price, and Past Performance. Award will be made to the responsible offeror whose quote is most advantageous to the Government, on an "All or Nothing Basis."
• Eligibility: Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM).

Contact Information

• Primary Contact: Eric Adusei, Contract Specialist
• Email: eric.adusei@va.gov
• Phone: 303-712-5782