R602--UPS - VISN23 HTC711-23-D-C025 - 36C26326F0054
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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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, Network Contracting Office 23 (36C263), has awarded a contract for Next Generation Delivery Services (NGDS) to UNITED PARCEL SERVICE CO. This award, valued at $1,422,000.00, covers small package pickup and delivery services for the VISN 23: VA Midwest Health Care Network.
Scope of Work
The contract provides essential small package pickup and delivery services, including specialized handling for pharmacy shipments. Key requirements include compatibility with proprietary UPS WorldShip software and specific pharmacy/healthcare packaging technologies (e.g., temperature-controlled, tamper-evident). Services encompass time-definite, door-to-door pickup, delivery, transportation, and in-transit visibility across multiple VA locations within VISN 23.
Contract Details
- Award Number: HTC711-23-D-C025 36C26326F0054
- Awardee: UNITED PARCEL SERVICE CO. (UEI: YF8QFWJLNBV8)
- Award Amount: $1,422,000.00
- Award Date: April 10, 2026
- Period of Performance: One calendar year
- Product Service Code: R602 (Courier And Messenger Services)
Set-Aside & Justification
This contract was awarded as a sole source under statutory authority 41 USC §3304(a)(1) (Only One Responsible Source). UPS was identified as a mandatory source per OMB memo M-17-29. Prior to award, the government conducted market research via a Notice of Intent to Sole Source, inviting other contractors to demonstrate capability. The government intended to compare pricing from UPS, FedEx, and USPS using "Pitney Bowes Send PRO 360" equipment to ensure the lowest price for each shipment.
Additional Notes
This notice confirms the final award of the contract. The initial Notice of Intent was for market research purposes and not a request for proposals.