R602--Courier Services Pathology Lab- Base plus 4 options | NORCAL
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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 VHA Northern California Health Care System (NCHCS), intends to solicit proposals for Courier Services for the Pathology Laboratory in Northern California. This is a Presolicitation Notice for a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-aside. The solicitation is anticipated to be issued on or about January 27, 2026, with quotes accepted until February 06, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contractor will be required to provide courier services for laboratory specimens and other items as needed. These services will involve transport from multiple P&LMS locations within NCHCS to the VA Sacramento Medical Center Laboratory.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Presolicitation
- Period of Performance: Base year plus four one-year options.
- Anticipated Start Date: On or near March 01, 2026.
- Set-Aside: Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-aside (FAR 19.14).
- Anticipated Solicitation Issue Date: On or about January 27, 2026.
- Response Due Date: February 06, 2026, at 6:00 PM UTC.
- Published Date: January 21, 2026.
Eligibility / Set-Aside
This opportunity is a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-aside. Quoters must be registered and verified in the Dynamic Small Business System (DSBS) at https://search.certifications.sba.gov/. Additionally, prospective contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at https://sam.gov under the applicable NAICS code to be eligible for award.
Additional Notes
- Product Service Code (PSC): R602 - Courier And Messenger Services
- NAICS Code: 492110 - Courier and Express Delivery Services (Standard Size: 1500 Employees)
- This is a presolicitation notice and NOT a request for submittals of any kind. An official Request for Quotes (RFQ) will be issued.
- Interested contractors are responsible for downloading the solicitation and any amendments from www.sam.gov.
- Contact: James Postell, Contracting Officer, at james.postell@va.gov or 702-791-9000 x18936.