R602--Battle Creek VAMC Small Package Delivery | Follow on Base | Start 5/6/2026
Overview
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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), specifically the Battle Creek VAMC, has issued an Award Notice for a sole-source task order to United Parcel Service Co. (UPS) for Small Package Delivery services. This Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract has a not-to-exceed ceiling of $50,000.00 for a one-year period, with services commencing on May 6, 2026. The award is justified under an exception to fair opportunity, citing UPS as the only capable provider for the required unique services.
Scope of Work
The awarded services include comprehensive package pickup and delivery for the Battle Creek VAMC. Key deliverables encompass:
- Logistic support for package movement.
- Delivery to patients and Community-Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs).
- Daily pickup and drop-off services at Medical Center campuses (Monday-Friday).
- Expedited support for time-sensitive items.
- Deliveries may be to both residential and commercial addresses.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP)
- Period of Performance: One year, starting May 6, 2026
- Estimated Value: Not-to-exceed ceiling of $50,000.00
- Awardee: United Parcel Service Co. (UPS)
- Published Date: April 15, 2026
Set-Aside & Eligibility
This award is a sole-source action, and therefore, no set-aside was applied. The justification cites FAR 16.505(b)(2)(i)(B), stating that only one awardee (UPS) is capable of providing the unique or highly specialized services required. Market research indicated that the VA Rule of Two (for SDVOSB or VOSB concerns) could not be met for this requirement.
Evaluation
The sole-source award to UPS was based on their ability to provide the best overall value for Next Day and Residential Ground service within the VHA VISN 10 region. UPS was selected for its superior guarantees, expertise in time-sensitive shipping, and cost-effectiveness compared to other Next Generation Delivery Service (NGDS) GWAC vendors.
Additional Notes
This action aligns with OMB Memorandum M-17-29 and VA Directive #7179, which mandate the use of NGDS as a Best-in-Class solution for package delivery. The document notes that setting aside this requirement for small businesses was assessed as high risk, and no other VHA contract for small package delivery has been awarded to a vendor other than established carriers under the NGDS-2 contract.
Contact: Venkatlekhith Muntha, Contracting Specialist, at Venkatlekhith.Muntha@VA.gov or 317-988-1510.