Q999--Lab Routine and Unscheduled Courier Services

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration, specifically Veterans Integrated Service Network 8, is seeking a Laboratory Routine and Unscheduled Courier Services contract for its Tampa area medical facilities. The solicitation (36C24825Q0372) requires a courier service to transport laboratory specimens, medical supplies, and sensitive documents across multiple VA clinics and facilities, including James A. Haley Veterans' Hospital and surrounding clinics in Florida. Vendors must have at least five years of experience in blood/bodily fluid transportation, carry $1,000,000 in liability insurance, and provide annual employee training. The procurement will use a comparative evaluation process, assessing technical acceptability, past performance, and price, with vendors required to submit a 10-page technical and management approach. Quotes must be submitted by email to Walida.MooreSaintil@va.gov no later than April 9, 2025, at 3:00 PM Eastern Time.

The contract is exclusively set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) and will cover a base period with four optional one-year extensions from April 1, 2025, to March 31, 2030. The courier service will manage approximately 550 annual trips, including routine routes Monday through Saturday and 24/7 unscheduled emergency services, with strict performance standards limiting customer complaints to two or fewer per month. Vehicle requirements include maintaining climate control between 65-85°F and accommodating various vehicle sizes from compact sedans to medium-large vehicles depending on the specific route. The primary place of performance is Tampa, FL 33612, with service areas extending to clinics in Brooksville, Lakeland, Lecanto, New Port Richey, and other nearby locations. While specific award value is not explicitly stated, the comprehensive service requirements and extensive route network suggest a significant contract opportunity for qualified SDVOSB vendors.