R602--Armored Car Service
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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PSC
Set Aside
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) Eastern Colorado Health Care System (ECHCS) is soliciting proposals for Armored Car Service in Aurora, CO. This combined synopsis/solicitation (RFQ #: 36C25926Q0364) seeks a contractor to provide secure cash transaction services for the Agent Cashiers Office. Quotes are due April 1, 2026, at 4:00 PM Mountain Time.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide all necessary supervision, labor, supplies, equipment, transportation, and insurance for armored car courier services. Key deliverables include:
- Pick up and deliver cash deposits twice weekly (Mondays and Thursdays) between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
- Ensure safekeeping of shipments from receipt to delivery.
- Provide liability insurance up to $200,000.00 per trip and vehicle insurance in the same amount.
- Provide a list of authorized personnel within five calendar days of award.
- Contractor employees must possess a valid driver's license and firearm permit/license.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-fixed price.
- Period of Performance: A Base Year (February 15, 2026 – February 14, 2027) with four (4) Option Years.
- Fuel Surcharge: A separate not-to-exceed line item for fuel/fuel surcharge is included, capped at $2,000.00 per year.
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted; open to all vendors.
- NAICS Code: 561613 (Armored Car Services), with a business size standard of $43 Million.
Submission & Evaluation
- Questions Deadline: March 30, 2026, 4:00 PM Mountain Time.
- Quote Due Date: April 1, 2026, 4:00 PM Mountain Time, Denver, USA.
- Submission Method: Emailed quotes only (4MB limit) to eric.adusei@va.gov. Hand-carried or faxed quotes will not be accepted.
- Evaluation Factors: Technical capability/quality, Price, and Past Performance.
- Award Basis: "All or Nothing."
Important Notes
This solicitation incorporates Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and VA Acquisition Regulation (VAAR) clauses. Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). A Wage Determination (No. 2015-5419, Rev. 31) is included, outlining minimum wage rates and fringe benefits for Service Contract Act covered occupations in the specified Colorado area. Bidders must ensure proposed labor rates comply with these requirements. For detailed requirements, refer to the attached Statement of Work (SOW).