R602--596-25-3-021-0477 / 36C249-25-AP-1323 - Courier Svc (Pharm)

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 9 is soliciting a courier service contract for the Troy Bowling Campus at the Lexington, KY Veterans Affairs Medical Center. The procurement seeks a pharmacy courier service to transport medications between pharmacy locations, with specific operational requirements including delivering medications within 45 minutes using a secured locked bag while maintaining HIPAA confidentiality. Contractors must follow strict protocols such as signing pick-up and drop-off logs and are prohibited from transporting controlled substances. The solicitation will evaluate quotes based on veteran involvement, price, and past performance, with quotations due by March 31, 2025 at 11:00 AM EST and questions accepted until March 26, 2025 at 11:00 AM EST. Potential bidders must be registered in the SBA VetCert database and use simplified acquisition procedures for this contract opportunity.

The contract is structured with a base period from April 18, 2025 to April 17, 2026, with four additional one-year option periods potentially extending through April 17, 2030. While no specific set-aside was initially noted in the solicitation overview, the detailed document indicates this is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside contract. The solicitation falls under the NAICS category 492110 for Couriers and Express Delivery Services and PSC category R602 for Administrative Support Courier/Messenger services. Invoicing will be conducted monthly, and the place of performance is specifically the Lexington VA Medical Center's Troy Bowling Campus. The procurement uses standard VA contracting protocols, emphasizing veteran business participation and efficient, confidential medical logistics support.