R602--Laboratory Courier Services for the Louisville, KY VAMC
Closed Solicitation Posted
This opportunity was awarded. See the award notice from .
- Solicitation number
- 36C24926Q0264_1
- Agency
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Veterans Integrated Service Network 9
Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 492110 Couriers and Express Delivery Services
- Place of performance
- Louisville, Kentucky 40206, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration, Veterans Integrated Service Network 9 seeks a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business to provide 24/7 laboratory courier services for the Robley Rex VA Medical Center and associated Community-Based Outpatient Clinics across Kentucky and Indiana, with proposals due August 5, 2026 at 11 a.m. EDT. The procurement is an SDVOSB sole source, open only to SBA-certified SDVOSB firms; offers from non-certified firms will not be considered.
Place of performance is Louisville, Kentucky (40206) and subordinate CBOCs in Kentucky and Indiana counties within the patient catchment zone. The NAICS code is 492110, Couriers and Express Delivery Services; PSC code is R602, Support—Administrative: Courier/Messenger.
The contract is a firm-fixed-price requirements contract spanning three one-year ordering periods from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2029. Services include dedicated scheduled daily courier deliveries to five primary CBOCs (Scottsburg, Stonybrook, Greenwood, Newburg, and Elizabethtown), supplemental scheduled services to additional facilities, non-STAT on-demand services, and STAT/emergency services with response times of 15 minutes acknowledgment, one-hour pickup, and 2–4 hour delivery. The contractor must transport laboratory specimens, pharmaceuticals, medical records, interoffice mail, medical supplies, linen, and office supplies while maintaining chain of custody and specimen integrity across multiple Kentucky and Indiana counties.
Vehicles must be 10 years old or newer with temperature and humidity controls (2–8 degrees Celsius for specimens, 66–72 degrees Fahrenheit ambient). Drivers must hold valid licenses and complete security vetting, fingerprinting, background checks, and mandatory VA training including TMS compliance, biohazard handling, and HIPAA protocols. Contractor personnel must obtain facility PIV badges. Supplemental insurance required: general liability $500,000, automobile liability $200,000 per person / $500,000 per occurrence. Service Contract Act wage standards apply, with the Driver Courier position at $20.62 base wage plus $5.55 fringe. Influenza vaccination or masking is mandatory. Questions are due 11 a.m. ET three business days before the offer deadline. Award is anticipated 10 business days after August 5. Amendment 0002, issued July 31, 2026, supersedes prior amendments and reflects current government requirements. Offerors must submit VA Form 191, Sections 2 through 4, with their proposals and acknowledge receipt of all amendments prior to the deadline.
Notice text
3 versions
Update #3 · Latest ·
This amendment 0002supersedes all previous amendments in the event of any conflict or inconsistency between this amendment and prior amendment, the terms and conditions of this amendment shall take precedence.
Update #2 ·
This amendment supersedes all previous amendments in the event of any conflict or inconsistency between this amendment and prior amendment, the terms and conditions of this amendment shall take precedence. This updated solicitation reflects the Government's current requirements for courier services at the Rolex Rex VAMC.
Update #1 ·
The initial posting had incorrect due date and time. The correct due date and time are identified in the solicitation document 36C24926Q0264_1 Solicitation that is attached.
Additionally, VA Form 191, Sections 2 through 4, must be completed and submitted with your submission.
This notice supersedes the information contained in the initial posting. Any future changes or clarifications to this solicitation will be issued through formal amendments.
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Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| R602--Laboratory Courier Services for the Louisville, KY VAMC | Award Notice | |
| This notice | Solicitation | |
| R602--Laboratory Courier Services for the Louisville, KY VAMC | Solicitation | |
| R602--Laboratory Courier Services for the Louisville, KY VAMC | Pre-Solicitation |
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