Inter-Division Laboratory Courier Services

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Integrated Service Network 7 (VISN 7) is seeking a firm-fixed-price contract for inter-division laboratory courier services at the VA Augusta Healthcare System. The contractor will be responsible for daily transportation of medical specimens, supplies, and materials between three VA medical center locations in Augusta, GA, including the Downtown Division, Augusta Women's Health Clinic, and the Uptown Division. Potential offerors must have three years of courier services experience, be registered in VetCert and SAM, and provide comprehensive documentation demonstrating their capability to handle medical specimens with strict environmental and handling controls. The evaluation will focus on three primary factors: Technical capability, pricing (most advantageous), and past performance. Quotes are due by April 2, 2025, at 10:00 AM Eastern Standard Time, to be submitted via email to the contract specialist.

The solicitation is set aside exclusively for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) under NAICS code 492110, with a small business size standard of 1,500 employees. The contract includes a base year from April 16, 2025, to April 15, 2026, with four potential one-year option periods extending through April 15, 2030. The estimated annual service volume includes approximately 2,500 routine deliveries, 750 after-hours pick-ups, 208 weekend/holiday pick-ups, 22 holiday pick-ups, and 24 on-demand pick-ups. The awarded contract was ultimately given to MBG Integrated Solutions L.L.C. from Fayetteville, GA, with a total award value of $467,157.60. The place of performance is Augusta, GA 30904, with services required 24 hours per day, 7 days a week, involving transportation between multiple VA medical facility locations.