R602--North Texas VA HCS Pharmacy Courier Services

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration (VA) is seeking a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) to provide pharmacy courier services for the North Texas VA Health Care System. The solicitation (36C25725Q0512) requires a contractor to perform same-day courier services for picking up and delivering medications and supplies between the Dallas VA Medical Center and various medical facilities and pharmacies in the North Texas area. Key contract requirements include operating couriers from 4 AM to 8 PM, seven days a week, with the ability to transport both hazardous and non-hazardous medications while maintaining proper vehicle temperatures and following strict confidentiality guidelines. Vendors must demonstrate compliance with specific driver qualifications, communication protocols, and professional conduct standards. The solicitation requires quotations to be submitted by May 21, 2025, with the contract period set to run from the date of award through May 31, 2030.

The contract is exclusively set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses under NAICS code 492110 for Couriers and Express Delivery Services. The procurement will be structured as a 5-year Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) agreement with a guaranteed minimum value of $1,000. The place of performance is located in Dallas, TX 75216, covering the North Texas region. Contractors must meet specific wage determination requirements as outlined in the attached wage determination documents for Smith, Collin, Dallas, Tarrant, and Fannin Counties, which specify detailed hourly rates and benefits for various service contract occupations. The solicitation includes comprehensive requirements for driver qualifications, vehicle specifications, communication devices, spill kits, and strict adherence to confidentiality and professional conduct guidelines throughout the contract period.