R602--Solicitation | FY26 Services | Laboratory Courier Services | 528
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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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), specifically the Buffalo VA Medical Center, has issued a Pre-Solicitation Notice for Laboratory Courier Services. This requirement is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside. The full solicitation (36C24226Q0500) is anticipated to be posted on SAM.gov on or around April 8, 2026.
Scope of Work
This opportunity seeks to procure essential Laboratory Courier Services for the Buffalo VA Medical Center, located at 3495 Bailey Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14215. The core service involves the transportation of laboratory items.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Pre-Solicitation Notice
- Solicitation Number (Anticipated): 36C24226Q0500
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Anticipated Solicitation Posting: On or around April 8, 2026
- Response Date for this Pre-Solicitation Notice: April 7, 2026, at 2:00 PM ET
- Place of Performance: Buffalo VA Medical Center, Buffalo, New York 14215
- Product Service Code: R602 (Courier And Messenger Services)
Submission & Contact
All questions regarding this pre-solicitation notice must be submitted via email to the Contracting Officer, Daniel Zielinski, at daniel.zielinski@va.gov. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted.