V119--Truck Drivers for the Baltimore and Loch Raven VAMHCS

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration (VA) is seeking three Commercial Driver's License (CDL) holders to support Nutrition & Food Services at the Baltimore and Loch Raven VA Medical Centers. The contract requires experienced truck drivers to transport perishable food, utensils, and supplies using a VA-provided Ford F-650 Reefer Truck from April 1, 2025 to August 4, 2025. Drivers must have a minimum of three years experience transporting perishable goods and will operate two daily routes with overlapping 8-hour shifts starting at 0500 and 1130, working seven days per week. The solicitation will use a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation method, focusing on cost, contractor experience in healthcare environments, and compliance with technical qualifications. Offerors must submit proposals demonstrating qualifications, individual resumes, and a detailed cost breakdown by the submission deadline of March 21, 2025 at 12:00 PM EDT.

The contract is set aside as a small business opportunity, with a specific preference for service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses (SDVOSB). The total estimated contract value is $34 million, classified under the NAICS code 484110 for General Freight Trucking, Local. Drivers will be responsible for maintaining the refrigerated cargo, performing vehicle maintenance, keeping accurate records, monitoring temperature levels, and adhering to VA security protocols. The place of performance is located in Baltimore, MD 21201, with work to be conducted between the Baltimore and Loch Raven VA Medical Centers. The contract requires drivers to load and unload cargo, maintain precise route and shipment documentation, and operate the VA-provided Ford F-650 Reefer Truck with strict attention to food safety and transportation guidelines.