R602--NEW-SPS Courier Services | Base plus 4 options Sterile Processing Equipment
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 Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Northern California Health Care System (NCHCS), intends to solicit proposals for Courier Services for their Sterile Processing Service. This presolicitation notice indicates a requirement for the transportation of contaminated medical instruments and equipment. This opportunity is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside. The solicitation is anticipated to be issued on or about January 27, 2026, with an anticipated start date of April 01, 2026.
Scope of Work
The selected contractor will be responsible for providing transportation services for contaminated medical instruments and equipment. This involves picking up items from various sites within the VA Northern California Health Care System and delivering them to designated Sterile Processing Service locations for reprocessing.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Request for Quotes (RFQ) - Presolicitation
- Period of Performance: Base year plus four one-year option periods.
- Anticipated Start Date: On or near April 01, 2026.
- Solicitation Release: On or about January 27, 2026.
- Response Due: February 10, 2026, at 6:00 PM PST (based on presolicitation response date).
- Published Date: January 23, 2026.
- Product Service Code (PSC): R602 - Courier And Messenger Services.
- NAICS Code: 492110 - Courier and Express Delivery Services (Standard Size: 1500 Employees).
Eligibility / Set-Aside
This requirement is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside. Prospective quoters must be:
- Registered and verified in the Small Business Administration (SBA) database (https://search.certifications.sba.gov/).
- Registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database (https://sam.gov) under the applicable NAICS code to be eligible for award.
Additional Notes
This is a presolicitation notice and NOT a request for submittals of any kind. The official Request for Quotes (RFQ) will be posted on SAM.gov. Interested contractors are responsible for downloading the solicitation and any amendments from www.sam.gov. Prospective contractors are encouraged to register their interest on the SAM.gov website to receive notifications regarding the solicitation and any subsequent amendments.