Courier Local Runs (LOGISTICS)

This notice is to serve as a pre-solicitation notice for an upcoming solicitation for local courier service for the Shreveport VA Medical Center (VAMC). The contractor shall provide all necessary labor, equipment, transportation and personnel needed to provide the necessary courier service between 1) the Shreveport VAMC and 3000 Knight Street, Room 51, Shreveport, LA (two round courier service trips per day, Monday through Friday, excluding federal holidays); 2) the Shreveport VAMC and 1800 Buckner Square, Shreveport, LA (one round courier service trip per day, Monday through Friday, excluding federal holidays); 3) the Shreveport VAMC and other medical centers and facilities throughout the Shreveport/Bossier City( on an as needed basis); and 4) the Shreveport VAMC and destinations outside the Shreveport/ Bossier City area (on an as needed basis). The Contractor shall pick-up pharmaceuticals, supplies, samples, x-rays, specimens, patient records, equipment, forms and/or other items as required by the Shreveport VAMC. These same types of items will be picked up from the specified locations and delivered back to the Shreveport VAMC. The Contractor shall provide a driver and vehicle that is properly licensed and insured for all trips in accordance with the solicitation/contract terms, conditions, and provisions. Your response to the request for proposal must contain all requested pricing and non pricing information (technical and past performance). It is anticipated that the contract awarded will be for a twelve month base period and four one year option periods. The NAICS code for this effort is 492110 Courier and Express Delivery Services with a small business size standard of 1500 employees. This procurement will be a100% Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business set aside. The actual solicitation will be posted on or after August 18, 2010 under solicitation number VA-256-10-RP-0292 and will contain the detailed requirements for this acquisition. Once you have read the solicitation document, questions should be submitted by email to teresa.cochran@va.gov.