R602--Walla Walla Courier Services CO: Nazanin Kreiner IFCAP PO: 687C65038 POP: 1 May 2026 - 30 April 2027 (Ult Completion: 30 April

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a solicitation for Courier Services for Walla Walla. The contract period of performance (POP) is from May 1, 2026, to April 30, 2027, with an ultimate completion date of April 30, 2027. The estimated award amount is $1,188,900.00.

This solicitation pertains to courier services. Specific details on deliverables are not fully elaborated in the provided text, but it is associated with Product Service Code R602.

• Contract Type: Not specified in the provided text.

• Period of Performance: May 1, 2026 - April 30, 2027 (Ultimate Completion: April 30, 2027).

• Estimated Value: $1,188,900.00.

• Submission Instructions: Not detailed in the provided text.

• Evaluation Criteria: Not detailed in the provided text.

• Key Deadlines: Not detailed in the provided text.

• Set-Aside: Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB).

• Solicitation Number: 36C26026Q0213

• NAICS Code: 492110 (Couriers and Express Package Services)

• Contracting Office: Network Contracting Office 20, Vancouver, WA 98661.

• Point of Contact: Nazanin Kreiner, Contract Specialist (nazanin.kreiner@va.gov).

• Awarded Vendor (for reference): ALL AMERICAN EXPRESS SOLUTIONS LLC, UEI: TYNPRZ48FMJ7, Address: 5101 DECATUR BLVD, STE W, INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46241.

Amendment / Modification

• Solicitation Extension: The deadline for receipt of offers has been extended to January 28, 2026, at 1:00 PM MST.

• Questions & Answers (Q&A): Eight questions from potential bidders have been answered, providing clarifications on various aspects of the requirement. Key clarifications include:

  • Portland laboratory services will require a 3x per week route; Seattle services are no longer needed.
  • The vendor is responsible for providing transportation and their own vehicles/equipment, while the facility provides containers.
  • Services for sterile and contaminated instruments are not required.
  • The facility will be ready for pickup by 9:00 AM.
  • Bidders have discretion over the number of drivers needed.
  • Historical utilization data is not available.

• Updated Statement of Work (SOW): The SOW has been revised and is included in this amendment. The updated SOW details comprehensive courier services for the Jonathan M. Wainwright VA Medical Center (VAWW) and associated Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs). It specifies:

  • Period of Performance: Base period from May 1, 2026, to April 30, 2027, with four one-year option periods extending through April 30, 2031.
  • Places of Performance: Includes VAWW in Walla Walla, WA, and several CBOCs in Oregon and Idaho, with Portland VAMC requiring service 3x per week.
  • Daily Courier Services: Outlines requirements for secure, timely transport of various items (e.g., lab specimens, pharmaceuticals) with deliveries to VAWW by 3:30 PM local time. Examples of acceptable route structures are provided, including a 3x per week route for Portland VAMC.
  • Requirements: Details on daily transport items, additional courier requirements (e.g., handling of containers, independent loading/unloading), environmental controls for specimens, bloodborne pathogen compliance, HIPAA compliance, contingency plan requirements, vendor vehicle specifications (e.g., no motorcycles, enclosed cargo), and vendor personnel requirements (e.g., training, PIV badges, professional conduct).
  • Reports and Deliverables: Lists required submissions within five business days of award, such as vehicle lists, driver lists, contingency plan, and insurance certificates.
  • Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP): Describes how vendor performance will be evaluated, including acceptable quality levels for accurate invoices, regular deliveries, and handling of complaints.

• Solicitation deadline (Item 11)

• Statement of Work (SOW)

• Questions and Answers

• Proposals must now adhere to the extended deadline of January 28, 2026, 1:00 PM MST.

• Bidders should review the updated SOW and Q&A to ensure their proposals reflect the revised requirements, scope, and performance expectations.

Amendment / Modification

This document is Amendment 2 to Solicitation 36C26026Q0213. It includes updated answers to vendor questions and an updated Statement of Work (SOW).

• Updated answers to vendor questions.
• Updated Statement of Work (SOW).

Potential bidders should review the updated SOW and answers to questions to ensure their proposals accurately reflect the current requirements. It is advised to check for any changes to submission deadlines or evaluation criteria that may have been impacted by this amendment.

Amendment / Modification

• This amendment corrects the due date for the solicitation.

• All questions are now due by 1:00 PM Mountain Time on January 21, 2026.

• The receipt of offers is now due by 1:00 PM Mountain Time on January 28, 2025.

• Item 11: This item only applies to amendments of solicitations. The due date for receipt of offers has been extended.

• Item 14: Description of Amendment/Modification details the corrected due dates for questions and offers.

• The deadline for submitting offers has been extended to January 28, 2025, 1:00 PM Mountain Time.

• The deadline for submitting questions has been set for January 21, 2026, 1:00 PM Mountain Time.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for Walla Walla Courier Services for the Department of Veteran Affairs at the Walla Walla VA Medical Center.

Details regarding specific courier services required are not fully provided in this summary document, but are expected to be in the attached document.

• Contracting Office: Network Contracting Office 20, Vancouver, WA.

• Place of Performance: Walla Walla VA Medical Center, Walla Walla, WA 99362-3975.

• Response Date/Time/Zone: 01-28-2026 1PM MOUNTAIN TIME, DENVER, USA.

• Point of Contact: Nazanin Kreiner, Contracting Officer, nazanin.kreiner@va.gov.

• Set-Aside: SDVOSBC (Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business).

• NAICS Code: 492110 (Couriers and Messengers).

• Product Service Code: R602.

• The full details of the solicitation are available in the attached document: 36C26026Q0213 0001.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for comprehensive courier services for the Jonathan M. Wainwright VA Medical Center (VAWW) and its associated Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs). The services include the secure, timely, and compliant transport of a wide range of items such as laboratory specimens, pharmaceuticals, medical and office supplies, prosthetic equipment, sterile and contaminated instruments, radiology reports, interoffice mail, and sensitive documents.

• Secure, timely, and compliant transport of various items.

• Compliance with applicable federal, state, and VA regulations, including those for handling biohazardous materials, pharmaceuticals, and protected health information.

• Courier routes must begin and end at VAWW daily, with final deliveries completed no later than 1530 local time.

• Laboratory specimens, pharmaceuticals, and logistics items must be transported in separate containers and not co-mingled.

• Clinical items (including lab specimens, pharmaceuticals, or patient-related materials) must not be stored overnight.

• Vendor personnel must be able to independently load and unload all items.

• All vehicles must be licensed, maintained, clean, in good working order, and locked when unattended with VA materials.

• Each vehicle must be equipped with a biohazard "Spill Kit".

• Vendor personnel must complete required VA training, including IATA Hazardous Materials Regulations, HIPAA Compliance Training, and Patient Privacy Training.

• A Contingency Plan must be developed and maintained.

• Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price.

• Period of Performance: Base period from May 1, 2026, to April 30, 2027, with up to four (4) one-year option periods, extending through April 30, 2031.

• Estimated Quantities: Provided for estimation purposes only and do not constitute a guarantee of volume.

• Offers must be submitted by 1:00 PM Mountain Time / 3:00 PM Eastern on January 21, 2026.

• Evaluation will be based on Low Price, responsiveness, and responsibility.

• Past performance will be evaluated using CPARS and other available sources.

• Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM).

• Questions must be submitted via email by January 21, 2026, 1:00 PM Mountain Time.

• This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside.

• It is also a Total Set-Aside for Certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs).

• The solicitation includes numerous FAR and VAAR clauses related to contract terms, conditions, representations, and certifications.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for Courier Services at the Walla Walla VA Medical Center. The government is procuring these services to support the facility's needs.

• Courier services for the Walla Walla VA Medical Center.

• Specific details regarding the scope of work are available in the attached document.

• Not specified in the provided text.

• Response Date/Time/Zone: 01-28-2026 1PM Mountain Time, Denver, USA.

• The full details of submission requirements and evaluation criteria are expected to be in the attached document.

• Set-Aside: SDVOSBC (Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business).

• Solicitation Number: 36C26026Q0213

• Product/Service Code: R602

• NAICS Code: 492110 (Couriers and Messengers)

• Contracting Office: Network Contracting Office 20, Vancouver, WA.

• Place of Performance: Walla Walla VA Medical Center, Walla Walla, WA 99362-3975.

• Point of Contact: Nazanin Kreiner, nazanin.kreiner@va.gov.

• The primary document detailing the requirements is titled "S02 RFQ 36C26026Q0213 Courier" and is attached.