V112--Dry Ice and Delivery Services with a base year plus (4) yr ordering periods for the G.V. Sonny Montgomery VA Medical Center Jackson MS 39206

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for Dry Ice Delivery Services for the G.V. (Sonny) Montgomery VA Medical Center. The Pathology and Laboratory Medicine department requires a consistent supply of dry ice, delivered twice weekly, to ensure the integrity and viability of samples sent to reference laboratories. This is a 100% Total Small Business set-aside.

• Provision of dry ice pellets (40lbs) bi-weekly.

• Deliveries to be made on Mondays and Thursdays between 8:00 am and 4:30 pm.

• Deliveries scheduled on federal holidays are to be made the next business day.

• Contractor must comply with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws and regulations, including but not limited to the Toxic Substances Control Act, Occupational Safety and Health Act, Hazardous Materials Transportation Act, and Department of Transportation Regulations.

• Contractor must demonstrate packaging and safety compliance (OSHA/DOT).

• Contractor must demonstrate delivery schedule compliance.

• Contractor must demonstrate storage and handling procedures.

• Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price, Indefinite Quantity.

• Period of Performance: Base (March 15, 2026 - March 14, 2027) with four (4) option periods extending through March 14, 2031.

• Estimated Value: Not explicitly stated, but NAICS code 484110 (General Freight Trucking, Local) has a size standard of $34 Million.

• Quotes are due by 11:00 am CDT on March 10, 2026.

• Submission is via email to latonya.mack@va.gov. Faxed quotes are not permitted.

• Quotes must include: Technical Volume (Volume 1) and Price Volume (Volume 2).

• The Government will award to the Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable (LPTA) offeror.

• Technical evaluation will focus on: Technical/Management Approach, Contractor Qualifications (including 3 years of relevant experience in dry ice delivery services within the last 5 years, and up to three technical experience entries), and Past Performance (CPARS will be reviewed).

• Price evaluation will consider: Unit price per pound/block/pellet, delivery fees, emergency delivery pricing, and total evaluated price.

• Technical tradeoffs will not be made; exceeding minimum requirements will not receive additional credit.

• This acquisition is a 100% Total Small Business set-aside.

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

• The solicitation includes numerous FAR clauses related to contract terms, conditions, representations, and certifications, including those related to small business status, security, and compliance.

• Specific instructions for quote preparation and submission are detailed in the addendum to FAR 52.212-1.

Wage Determination

This document is a U.S. Department of Labor Wage Determination for the Service Contract Act, specifically for Mississippi. It outlines the minimum wage rates and fringe benefits required for various occupations when performing contracts subject to the Service Contract Act.

• Applicable Executive Orders: The document references Executive Order 14026 (effective on or after January 30, 2022) requiring a minimum wage of $17.75 per hour (or the listed wage determination rate, if higher) and Executive Order 13658 (for contracts awarded between January 1, 2015, and January 29, 2022, not renewed or extended after January 30, 2022) requiring a minimum wage of $13.30 per hour (or the listed wage determination rate, if higher).
• Geographic Area: The wage determination applies to Mississippi Counties of Copiah, Hinds, Madison, Rankin, Simpson, and Yazoo.
• Occupational Listings: The document provides a detailed list of occupations with corresponding minimum hourly wage rates and footnotes indicating required fringe benefits.
• Fringe Benefits: All listed occupations are entitled to specific fringe benefits, detailed separately in the document.
• Executive Order 13706 (Paid Sick Leave): Federal contractors subject to this EO must provide employees with paid sick leave. Details on health and welfare benefits and paid sick leave are provided.
• Vacation and Holidays: Standard provisions for vacation time (based on years of service) and paid holidays are outlined.
• Conformance Process: Information is provided regarding the process for requesting additional classifications and wage rates if an employee's job is not listed in the determination.

This wage determination is crucial for bidders to accurately estimate labor costs for their proposals. It establishes the minimum compensation requirements for employees working on covered contracts within the specified geographic area. Bidders must ensure their proposed wages and benefits meet or exceed these requirements.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for Dry Ice and Delivery Services for the G.V. Sonny Montgomery VA Medical Center in Jackson, MS. The contract will include a base year plus four (4) one-year ordering periods.

• Provision of Dry Ice.

• Delivery Services to the specified VA Medical Center.

• Base year plus four (4) ordering periods.

• Response Date/Time/Zone: 03-10-2026 11am CENTRAL TIME, CHICAGO, USA.

• This opportunity is set aside for the Small Business Administration (SBA).

• Product Service Code: V112

• NAICS Code: 484110

• The contracting office is located at 1500 E. Woodrow Wilson Dr., Jackson MS 39216.

• Place of Performance is the G.V. Sonny Montgomery VA Medical Center, BioMed, 1500 E Woodrow Wilson Drive, Jackson MS 39216.

• Point of Contact: LaTonya Mack, LaTonya.Mack@va.gov.

• Referenced attachments include '36C25626R0057-.' and 'wage determination-Mississippi-.'.