R602--Courier services between OBVAMC and CBOCs
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 Overton Brooks VA Medical Center (VAMC) in Shreveport, LA, is conducting market research through a Sources Sought notice for Courier Services. This is to identify potential sources for scheduled and as-needed round-trip transport of various items between the VAMC, associated Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs), the Alexandria VAMC, and other non-VA medical facilities in the Shreveport-Bossier metropolitan area. Responses are due by April 6, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for non-personal courier services, including:
- Transport of: Pharmaceuticals, laboratory specimens (requiring temperature-controlled coolers), medical supplies, administrative materials, and small equipment (up to 50 lbs).
- Scheduled Services: Two daily round-trip runs Monday-Friday between OBVAMC and local clinics (Knight Street, Buckner Square), two daily round-trip runs Monday-Friday between OBVAMC and CBOCs (Monroe, LA; Longview, TX; Texarkana, TX), and two days a week to Alexandria VA Medical Center.
- As-Needed Services: 24/7 coverage for non-STAT and STAT services, with specified response times (1-hour call-back, 3-hour pickup for STAT).
- Contractor Responsibilities: Provide all personnel, equipment, licenses, insurance, and management, ensuring compliance with Federal, State, local laws, and VA policies.
Submission Requirements
Interested contractors must submit:
- A Capabilities/Qualifications Statement detailing company overview, proposed solution, relevant experience, technical capability, quality and compliance processes, geographic coverage, staffing, resources, and any subcontracting intentions.
- A completed market research table questionnaire.
- Estimated market research pricing.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- Product Service Code: R602 (Courier And Messenger Services)
- NAICS Code: 492110 (Couriers and Express Delivery Services), Small Business Size Standard: 1,500 employees.
- Response Due: April 6, 2026, by 10:00 A.M. Central Time.
- Published: March 31, 2026.
- Submission Method: Email to jeneice.matthews@va.gov.
- Subject Line: "Sources Sought 36C25626Q0548 Courier Services OBVAMC".
- Format: Limited to 8 pages (8.5 x 11, 12-point font, 1-inch margins), in Microsoft Word or PDF format.
Eligibility & Set-Aside
- Small Business Concerns are highly encouraged to respond.
- The VA will use responses to determine the appropriate procurement strategy, including potential set-aside designations.
- Prospective contractors must be registered in SAM.gov to be eligible for any future award.
Additional Notes
This is solely a Sources Sought notice for market research purposes and does not constitute a solicitation or guarantee a future award. The VA will not reimburse costs incurred in responding. Information provided will be used internally by the Overton Brooks VAMC Purchasing and Contracting Team.