R602--NEW-SPS Courier Services | Base plus 4 options Sterile Processing Equipment
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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), Network Contract Office 21, is soliciting proposals for Sterile Processing Service (SPS) Courier Services for the VA Northern California Health Care System (NCHCS). This requirement involves the transportation of contaminated medical instruments and equipment for reprocessing. The acquisition is set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB). The award process is currently on hold due to an agency-level protest.
Scope of Work
The contractor shall provide transportation services for contaminated medical instruments and equipment from various sites within the VA NCHCS to designated Sterile Processing Service locations for reprocessing. This includes detailed transportation routes and schedules, primarily between Mather VA Medical Center, Stockton VA Clinic, and Modesto VA Clinic. Specific operational procedures require maintaining van temperature (66-72 F) and humidity (20-60%), using germicidal wipes, and signing logs for pickups and deliveries.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Solicitation (implied Fixed-Price based on evaluation criteria)
- Period of Performance: A base year (April 1, 2026 - March 31, 2027) plus four one-year option periods, extending through March 31, 2031.
- Set-Aside: Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB). Quoters must be registered and verified in the SBA database and SAM.gov.
- NAICS Code: 492110 (Courier and Express Delivery Services) with a size standard of 1500 employees.
- Wage Determinations: Multiple U.S. Department of Labor Wage Determinations are applicable for various California counties (e.g., Sacramento, San Joaquin, Stanislaus), outlining minimum wage rates and fringe benefits for service employees.
Submission & Evaluation
Proposals were to be submitted electronically via email to james.postell@va.gov. Evaluation factors include price and other considerations, with the award going to the responsible offeror whose proposal is most advantageous to the government. Offerors were reminded to acknowledge all amendments in their submissions.
Key Dates & Status
- Original Questions Due: February 2, 2026, 10:00 AM PST
- Quotes Due (Extended): February 12, 2026, 10:00 AM PST
- Anticipated Start Date: On or near April 1, 2026
- Current Status: The award process is on hold due to an agency-level protest. Further updates will be provided on SAM.gov.
- Published Date: February 13, 2026
Contact Information
- Contracting Officer: James Postell
- Email: james.postell@va.gov