R602--Walla Walla Courier Services
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 (VA), Network Contracting Office 20, is soliciting proposals for Walla Walla Courier Services to provide comprehensive courier services for the Jonathan M. Wainwright VA Medical Center (VAWW) and its associated Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs). This is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside. Proposals are due January 28, 2026, at 1:00 PM MST.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for secure, timely, and compliant transport of various items including laboratory specimens, pharmaceuticals, medical and office supplies, prosthetic equipment, radiology reports, interoffice mail, and sensitive documents. Services for sterile and contaminated instruments are not required. Key aspects include:
- Daily routes beginning and ending at VAWW, with final deliveries to VAWW by 3:30 PM local time.
- A 3x per week route for Portland VAMC laboratory services; Seattle services are no longer needed.
- Vendor responsibility for providing transportation, vehicles, and equipment, while the facility provides containers.
- Facility pickups will be ready by 9:00 AM.
- Compliance with federal, state, and VA regulations, including those for biohazardous materials, pharmaceuticals, and HIPAA.
- Requirements for environmental controls for specimens, a contingency plan, and specific vendor vehicle and personnel standards.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price.
- Period of Performance: A base period from May 1, 2026, to April 30, 2027, with four one-year option periods, extending the potential contract through April 30, 2031.
- Set-Aside: Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB). Offerors must be certified in the SBA database.
- Proposal Due: January 28, 2026, at 1:00 PM MST.
- Published: January 22, 2026 (latest amendment).
Evaluation
Award will be based on the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) methodology, considering price, responsibility requirements, and a satisfactory record of past performance, evaluated using CPARS and other available sources.
Submission & Contact
Offers must be submitted electronically via email to Nazanin Kreiner (nazanin.kreiner@va.gov). Bidders should review the updated Statement of Work and Questions & Answers provided in Amendment 2 to ensure their proposals reflect the revised requirements.