Courier Services Fort Eustis, VA

The Department of the Army Medical Command is seeking a courier service contract for medical specimen transportation at Fort Eustis, VA, focusing on pathology specimen and medical supply transport across multiple military health facilities. The solicitation requires a Hazmat-certified courier service capable of handling approximately 35 shipments per week across seven stops at four different facilities, with specific temperature control requirements for specimens (frozen, refrigerated, and ambient). Potential offerors must submit technical proposals by April 21, 2025, at 1:00 PM EST, and are required to be actively registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). Offers must include a technical description of services, confirmation of agreement with solicitation terms, and utilize the provided Contract Line Item (CLIN) structure. The solicitation follows Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 12.603 guidelines for commercial items, with evaluations likely focusing on technical capabilities, compliance with temperature and transportation specifications, and Hazmat certification.

The contract opportunity is specifically set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses under NAICS code 492110, with a size standard of 1,500 employees. The contract structure includes one base year with two option years, to be awarded as a firm fixed price, covering approximately 225 miles of daily route coverage. Courier personnel must undergo extensive security screening, and the service must provide proof of specimen receipt with deliveries within 45 minutes of requested times. Shipments typically consist of 3 boxes and 2 bags, with a weight limit of 25 lbs per package, and must be transported in biohazard-safe containers appropriate to specific temperature requirements. The place of performance includes multiple locations in Virginia: Fort Eustis, Williamsburg, Fort Story, and Portsmouth, with services to be performed five days per week, excluding holidays. Interested offerors must submit proposals to contracting officers Justin C Balster and Rebecca Ruff via email, with all required documentation and certifications.