R602--LAB Courier Service

SOL #: 36C24626Q0536Pre-Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

Veterans Affairs
Veterans Affairs, Department Of
246-NETWORK CONTRACTING OFFICE 6 (36C246)
HAMPTON, VA, 23667, United States

Place of Performance

Place of performance not available

NAICS

Couriers and Express Delivery Services (492110)

PSC

Courier And Messenger Services (R602)

Set Aside

Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside (FAR 19.14) (SDVOSBC)

Timeline

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Posted
May 27, 2026
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Last Updated
May 27, 2026
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Response Deadline
Jun 5, 2026, 6:30 PM

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), Durham VAMC, is soliciting proposals for Lab Courier Services for its medical center and Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs) in eastern North Carolina. This is a 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside. The contract will be a Firm-Fixed-Price award. Quotes are due by June 5, 2026, at 2:30 PM EST.

Scope of Work

The contractor will provide regularly scheduled and on-call courier services for the transport of laboratory specimens (including bio-hazardous materials and those requiring dry ice), x-rays, and medical equipment. Key requirements include:

  • Adherence to strict pickup and delivery timeframes, particularly for STAT deliveries and three daily lab specimen pickups (11:00 am, 2:00 pm, and 4:00 pm EST).
  • Compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations for bio-hazardous materials and oxygen cylinders.
  • Maintaining proper temperature control for sensitive materials during transport.
  • Ensuring confidentiality of patient information.
  • Personnel must be trained in "Universal Precautions" for bio-hazardous materials and handling compressed gases, present a neat appearance, and wear identification tags.
  • Vehicles must be equipped with bio-hazard spill kits and display the company name/logo.
  • The contractor must possess a state license, carry a minimum of $500,000 liability insurance, and couriers must be bonded and have communication devices.

Contract Details

  • Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price
  • Period of Performance: 12 months (Base Period: July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027)
  • Set-Aside: 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB). Offerors must be certified SDVOSBs listed in the SBA database. Limitations on subcontracting apply (VAAR 852.219-75).
  • NAICS: 492110 (Couriers and Express Delivery Services)
  • PSC: R602 (Courier And Messenger Services)
  • Wage Determination: Compliance with Service Contract Act Wage Determination (2015-4375, Revision No.: 31) for Durham, Orange, and Person counties, NC, is required for labor costs.

Submission & Evaluation

  • Quotes Due: June 5, 2026, 2:30 PM EST.
  • Technical Questions Due: June 3, 2026, 9:00 AM EST.
  • Submission Method: Email to Ayeshia Tucker (ayeshia.tucker@va.gov).
  • Quote Structure: Must include Offer Form, Pricing, and Technical Capability sections.
  • Evaluation Criteria: Technical Capability (experience and detailed work plan) and Past Performance (CPARS data).
  • Award Basis: Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA).

Contact Information

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Points of Contact

Ayeshia TuckerContract SpecialistPRIMARY
Ayeshia.tucker@va.gov
757-315-3956

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