R602--Courier Transportation Service PVAHS - SDVOSB CONCERN

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration (VA VHA) is seeking a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) to provide courier transportation services for the Phoenix VA Healthcare System (PVAHCS) and surrounding Community-Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs). The solicitation, identified by number 36C26225Q0092, covers transportation and delivery services categorized under NAICS 492110 and PSC R602. The contract will be administered by the Veterans Integrated Service Network 22, with the primary performance location at the Carl T. Hayden Veterans' Administration facility in Phoenix, Arizona. Interested SDVOSB contractors must submit their responses by January 23, 2025, at 10:00 AM Pacific Time, with Dr. Barry Bland serving as the Senior Contract Specialist point of contact. While specific evaluation criteria are not detailed in the pre-solicitation notice, contractors should be prepared to demonstrate their capability to provide consistent, reliable courier services across the VA healthcare network.

The contract is exclusively set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses, providing a targeted opportunity for veteran entrepreneurs. The contract structure includes a base year from April 1, 2025, to March 31, 2026, with four additional one-year option periods that could extend the contract through March 31, 2030. While the pre-solicitation notice does not specify the exact award value or budget range, the multi-year structure suggests a significant and potentially substantial procurement opportunity. The geographical scope encompasses the Phoenix VA Healthcare System and its surrounding Community-Based Outpatient Clinics, indicating a comprehensive transportation service requirement. Potential offerors should be prepared to demonstrate their capabilities in managing a complex, multi-site courier service that meets the unique needs of a VA healthcare network.