R602--Solicitation | FY26 Services | Laboratory Courier Services | 528

SOL #: 36C24226Q0500Pre-Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

Veterans Affairs

Veterans Affairs, Department Of

242-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 02 (36C242)

ALBANY, NY, 12208, United States

Place of Performance

Buffalo, New York

NAICS

Local Messengers and Local Delivery (492210)

PSC

Courier And Messenger Services (R602)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/cf639abe3cdb4b5a92748b033c46e25b/view

Timeline

Posted

Apr 2, 2026

Last Updated

Apr 8, 2026

Response Deadline

Apr 7, 2026, 2:00 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), specifically NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 02 (36C242), has issued a solicitation for Laboratory Courier Services for the VA Western New York Healthcare System, including the Buffalo VA Medical Center. This requirement is a Total Small Business Set-Aside for a Firm-Fixed-Price, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract. Proposals are due by April 16, 2026, at 10:00 AM EDT.

Scope of Work

The contractor will provide comprehensive laboratory courier services, including the pick-up and delivery of patient samples for testing and blood products for transfusion. Services are required between the VA Western New York Healthcare System, local facilities, and the American Red Cross Reference Laboratory. Key requirements include:

Standard delivery within 1.5 hours of request.
STAT delivery within 1 hour.
Drivers must wear uniforms/identification badges.
Specimens must be pre-packaged for pickup.
Vehicles must be DOT certified and equipped with a bio-hazardous SPILL KIT.
Personnel must have OSHA-approved training for transporting biohazardous specimens and Blood Borne Pathogen Training.

Contract & Timeline

Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ)
Period of Performance: Five-year ordering period, from May 1, 2026, through April 30, 2031.
Estimated IDIQ Value: Minimum $2,000.00, Maximum $75,000.00.
Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (NAICS 492210, Size Standard $34 Million).
Proposal Due: April 16, 2026, 10:00 AM EDT.
Published Date: April 8, 2026.

Submission & Evaluation

Proposals must be emailed to Contracting Officer Daniel Zielinski at daniel.zielinski@va.gov with the subject line "RFQ 36C24226Q0500". Required submission documents include a signed SF1449, a technical narrative (max 20 pages), evidence of training, a completed Price/Cost Schedule, up to three past performance examples, and a statement on adverse actions. Evaluation will be based on Technical Capabilities, Past Performance, and Price.

Additional Notes

Bidders must utilize the provided pricing worksheet to understand estimated quantities and cost structure. Compliance with the Service Contract Act is mandatory, and the Erie County Wage Determination (for New York Counties of Erie and Niagara) outlines minimum wage rates and fringe benefits that must be factored into proposals. Numerous FAR and VAAR clauses apply.