R602--36C25926Q0216| Armored Car Service

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation (RFQ) for Armored Car Service for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Eastern Colorado Health Care System (ECHCS) in Aurora, CO. The service is required for the Agent Cashiers Office to handle cash transactions, including pickups and deliveries of bank deposits and cash. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; no separate written solicitation will be issued.

• Service: Armored Car Courier Services for the Agent Cashiers Office.

• Frequency: Twice weekly (Mondays and Thursdays) between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

• Scope: Pickup of up to 5 bags of bank deposits and delivery of cash from the appropriate institution.

• Security: Use South Entrance, call for police escort, utilize bank teller box for transfers, maintain logs, and provide proof of insurance.

• Personnel: Provide a list of authorized personnel with identification badges within five calendar days of award.

• Insurance: Provide proof of liability insurance ($200,000 per trip/vehicle) and all-risk insurance against theft/loss up to $200,000.

• Deliverables: Quote with cost breakdowns, certificate of insurance, explanation of SOW understanding, and authorized personnel listing.

• Contract Type: Firm-fixed price contract anticipated.

• Period of Performance: Base Year (Feb 15, 2026 – Feb 14, 2027) with four (4) Option Years.

• Place of Performance: VA Eastern Colorado Health Care System, 1700 N. Wheeling Street, Aurora, CO 80045.

• Questions Deadline: February 16th, 2026, 12:00 PM MT (submit in writing).

• Quote Submission Deadline: February 20th, 2026, 2:00 PM MT.

• Submission Method: Email only to eric.adusei@va.gov (4MB email limit). No hand-carried or faxed quotes.

• Evaluation Factors: Technical capability/quality, Price, and Past Performance.

• Award Basis: Most advantageous to the Government, considering price and other factors. Award may be made solely on initial quotes.

• Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside.

• Eligibility: Quotes accepted only from small businesses.

• NAICS Code: 561613 (Armored Car Services), Size Standard: $43 Million.

• This solicitation is prepared in accordance with FAR Part 12.

• All questions will be answered via amendment.

• Award will be made on an All or Nothing Basis.

• Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM).

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a "REGISTER OF WAGE DETERMINATIONS UNDER THE SERVICE CONTRACT ACT" issued by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment Standards Administration, Wage and Hour Division. It provides the minimum wage rates and fringe benefits required for various occupations when performing contract work subject to the Service Contract Act in specific geographic areas. This specific determination is for "State: Colorado" and lists rates for "Area: Colorado Counties of Adams, Arapahoe, Broomfield, Clear Creek, Denver, Douglas, Elbert, Gilpin, Jefferson, Park."

• Lists numerous occupational codes and titles.
• Specifies the minimum hourly wage rate for each occupation.
• Indicates that "Fringe Benefits Required Follow the Occupational Listing."
• Includes sections on Health & Welfare benefits, Paid Sick Leave (EO 13706), Vacation, and Holidays.
• Details hazardous pay differentials and uniform allowance requirements.
• Outlines the conformance process for unlisted occupations.

This document is crucial for bidders to understand the minimum labor costs associated with performing services under a contract in the specified area. Bidders must ensure their proposed wages and benefits meet or exceed these minimums to be compliant. It directly impacts the cost proposal and overall feasibility of bidding on opportunities requiring services in this region.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation (RFQ) for Armored Car Service for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Eastern Colorado Health Care System (ECHCS) in Aurora, CO. The service is required for the Agent Cashiers Office to handle cash transactions, including pickups and deliveries of bank deposits and funds.

• Provide armored car courier services, including supervision, labor, supplies, equipment, transportation, and insurance.

• Services include twice-weekly pickups and deliveries of cash deposits (up to 5 bags) on Mondays and Thursdays between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

• Contractor must ensure safekeeping of shipments from receipt to delivery.

• Provide proof of liability insurance ($200,000 per trip) and vehicle insurance ($200,000).

• Provide a list of authorized personnel within five calendar days of award.

• Personnel must have a valid driver's license and firearm permit/license.

• Services must comply with EPA fuel regulations and safety protocols.

• Anticipated contract type: Firm-fixed price.

• Period of Performance: Base Year (Feb 15, 2026 – Feb 14, 2027) with four (4) Option Years.

• Place of Performance: VA Eastern Colorado Health Care System, 1700 N. Wheeling Street, Aurora, CO 80045.

• Questions Deadline: February 16th, 2026, 12:00 PM MT.

• Quote Submission Deadline: February 20th, 2026, 2:00 PM MT, via email to eric.adusei@va.gov (4MB limit per email).

• Submission 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.

• This solicitation is a Small Business Set-Aside.

• Quotes will only be accepted from small businesses.

• NAICS Code: 561613 (Armored Car Services) with a business size standard of $43 Million.

• This is the only solicitation; no separate written solicitation will be issued.

• Award will be made on an All or Nothing Basis.

• Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM).