R602--NEW-SPS Courier Services | Base plus 4 options Sterile Processing Equipment
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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 VA Northern California Health Care System (NCHCS), is soliciting proposals for Courier Services to transport contaminated medical instruments and equipment for reprocessing. This Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside opportunity involves a base year plus four option years, with an anticipated start date of April 1, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contractor will be responsible for the transportation of contaminated medical instruments and equipment from various sites within the VA Northern California Health Care System to designated Sterile Processing Service locations for reprocessing. Specific routes and locations are detailed in the Performance Work Statement.
Contract Details
- Type: Solicitation (implied Fixed-Price)
- Period of Performance: Base year (April 1, 2026 - March 31, 2027) plus four one-year options, extending through March 31, 2031.
- Set-Aside: Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside (FAR 19.14).
- NAICS Code: 492110 (Couriers and Express Delivery Services), Size Standard: 1500 Employees.
- Place of Performance: VA Northern California Health Care System, Mather, CA, and surrounding counties.
Submission & Evaluation
- Questions Due: February 02, 2026, by 10:00 AM PST.
- Quotes Due: February 12, 2026, by 10:00 AM PST.
- Submission Method: Electronic submissions via email to james.postell@va.gov. Offerors must acknowledge all amendments.
- Evaluation Factors: Price and other factors will be considered, with award going to the most advantageous offer.
- Compliance: Bidders must be registered and verified in the SBA database and SAM.gov. Compliance with VAAR Clause 852.219-75 (Limitations on Subcontracting) is required. Multiple U.S. Department of Labor Wage Determinations are provided for various California counties, which bidders must adhere to for labor costs.
Contact Information
- Contracting Officer: James Postell
- Email: james.postell@va.gov