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 Network Contract Office 21 (36C261), is soliciting proposals for Courier Services for the Pathology Laboratory at the Northern California Health Care System (VANCHCS). This opportunity is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside. The contractor will provide courier services for laboratory specimens and other items from multiple P&LMS locations to the VA Sacramento Medical Center Laboratory in Mather, CA. Quotes are due February 06, 2026, by 10:00 AM PST.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide comprehensive courier services for laboratory specimens (primarily body fluids) and other items. Pick-up locations include various VA OPCs in Chico, Yuba City, Sonora, Modesto, Stockton, Martinez, and Yountville Veterans Home, with delivery to the VA Sacramento Medical Center Laboratory in Mather, CA. Services require adherence to specific pick-up and delivery schedules for weekdays, evenings, Saturdays, Sundays, and after-hours, with detailed routes outlined. Specimen handling must comply with DOT and OSHA regulations, utilizing pre-packaged biohazard bags and government-provided locking containers. Couriers must be trained in "Universal Precautions" for biohazard materials and spill procedures. Confidentiality of patient information and compliance with the Federal Privacy Act are mandatory.
Contract Details
This is a Solicitation for a contract with a base period from March 01, 2026, to February 28, 2027, and includes multiple option periods extending the potential performance through February 28, 2031. The contract type is implied to be fixed-price.
- Set-Aside: Total Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)
- NAICS Code: 492110 - Couriers and Express Delivery Services
- Size Standard: 1500 employees
- Product Service Code (PSC): R602 - Courier And Messenger Services
Submission & Evaluation
- Questions Due: January 30, 2026, 10:00 AM PDT
- Quotes Due: February 06, 2026, 10:00 AM PST
- Submission Method: Electronic submission via email to james.postell@va.gov. Files must be readable (Word, PDF), under 5MB per email, and zip files are not accepted.
- Evaluation Criteria: Quotations will be evaluated using a comparative process based on Technical Capability, Past Performance, and Price. The award will be made to the response most advantageous to the Government.
- Eligibility: Offerors must be registered in SAM.gov with a UEI. Service-Disabled Veteran Owned and Veteran Owned Small Businesses must also be registered with VetCert.
Additional Notes
Contractors must be licensed courier companies with liability insurance, and couriers must be bonded and carry communication devices. Delays in delivery must be reported to the Mather Laboratory, and a phone number for dispatch/issues must be provided. Offerors must include a completed VAAR Clause 852.219-75 with their submission. Applicable Wage Determinations are WD 2015-5621 REV 25 and WD 2015-5631 REV 26.