R602--VHI Courier Services

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Integrated Service Network 10 is procuring lab and pharmacy courier services for the Veteran Healthcare System of Indiana through Solicitation 36C25025Q0675. The contractor will provide scheduled daily courier runs, unscheduled routine pickups, and STAT (urgent) delivery services to transport laboratory specimens, pharmaceuticals, supplies, and other medical-related items across multiple VA facilities in Indiana. Key requirements include HIPAA compliance, proper handling of biohazardous materials, appropriate vehicle maintenance, professional conduct standards, and electronic invoice submission through the Tungsten Network. The solicitation uses Simplified Acquisition Procedures under FAR Parts 12 and 13, and while specific evaluation criteria are not detailed in the summaries provided, the procurement will be awarded as a single-award Blanket Purchase Agreement. The response deadline is September 2, 2025, at 1:00 PM Eastern Time, with an amendment extending the original August 29, 2025 deadline to accommodate additional clarifications.

This procurement is 100% set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB), making only qualifying firms eligible to bid. The incumbent contractor under the current contract (36C25025P0402) operates 10 drivers using primarily passenger cars, with the final option year valued at $282,890.00. The contract will span five years total, consisting of one base year and four option years beginning December 15, 2025, and extending through December 14, 2030. Services will be performed at the Richard L. Roudebush VA Medical Center in Indianapolis, Indiana (1481 W 10th St, Indianapolis, IN 46202), as well as multiple outpatient clinics and other VA locations throughout Indiana. Contract Specialist Tiera Sims serves as the primary point of contact and can be reached at tiera.sims@va.gov or 216-447-8300.