Sources Sought - Out of Town/State Courier Services for the Minneapolis VA Health Care System

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Integrated Service Network 23, is conducting market research to identify contractors capable of providing out-of-state courier services for the Minneapolis VA Health Care System, with responses due September 22, 2026 at 12:00 PM Central Time. This is a sources-sought notice only; no contract will be awarded from this submission.

The requirement covers daily Monday–Friday courier operations (excluding federal holidays) from November 1, 2026 through October 31, 2027, transporting laboratory specimens, mail, medical supplies, and sterile instruments between the Minneapolis Veterans Affairs Medical Center and eleven Community Based Outpatient Clinics in Minnesota and Wisconsin. Contractors must execute pickups from each CBOC location between 3:00 PM and 4:30 PM, with deliveries to the Minneapolis VA Medical Center laboratory by 8:00 PM to 10:00 PM depending on clinic location. Annual trip quantities range from 148 to 252 per clinic location, with pricing requested by trip.

Respondents must demonstrate three years of relevant experience, possess properly registered and climate-controlled vehicles (minimum mini-van or SUV capacity), employ drivers holding valid licenses and current HIPAA and Bloodborne Pathogen training, and maintain professional uniforms with company identification. All responses must include current SAM registration, insurance certificates with 30-day cancellation notice provisions, and compliance with Service Contract Act wage determinations applicable to courier drivers.

The government may set aside this contract for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses, Veteran-Owned Small Businesses, or other socio-economic categories. Submit responses to Alisha.Milander@va.gov. The contracting office is located in Saint Paul, Minnesota.