S215--Warehouse Storage and Transportation Services - IC
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 23, is soliciting quotes for Warehouse Storage and Transportation Services for the Iowa City VA Health Care System. This is an unrestricted opportunity for a Firm-Fixed-Price contract. Quotes are due by February 20, 2026, at 4:00 PM CST.
Opportunity Details
This combined synopsis/solicitation, conducted under FAR Part 13 (Simplified Acquisition Procedures), seeks a contractor to provide comprehensive warehouse storage and transportation services. The primary location for services is the Iowa City VA Medical Center, 601 Hwy 6 West, Iowa City, IA 52246. The NAICS code is 493110 (General Warehousing and Storage) with a $34.0 million size standard.
Scope of Work
The awarded contractor will be responsible for:
- Warehouse Facility: Providing a facility within 25 miles of the Iowa City VA HCS, offering 4,000 sq ft of protected, temperature-controlled space (60-75°F).
- Storage & Inventory: Storing equipment, supplies, furniture, and miscellaneous items, including receiving drop shipments and notifying the VA of visible freight damage within 24 hours. A detailed inventory catalog of stored items is required.
- Transportation Services: Performing packing, loading, unloading, and placement of items within 72 hours of request.
- Personnel: Ensuring specific employee qualifications, adherence to a code of conduct, and compliance with forklift operation guidelines.
- Compliance: Adhering to the Wage Determination 2015-4983 for Johnson County, which outlines minimum wage rates and fringe benefits.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price
- Period of Performance: A base year (March 1, 2026 - February 28, 2027) with four subsequent option years.
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted
- Technical Questions Due: February 17, 2026, 12:00 PM CST
- Quotes Due: February 20, 2026, 4:00 PM CST
- Submission: Quotes must be emailed to evan.beachy@va.gov and submitted on SF 1449 or company letterhead. Offerors must be registered and current in SAM.gov.
Evaluation Factors
Award will be based on a trade-off source selection method, considering:
- Warehouse Facility and Transportation Services
- Experience
- Price
Contact Information
For inquiries, contact Evan Beachy, Contract Specialist, at evan.beachy@va.gov or 319-688-3629.