V127--Armored Car Courier Services
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- Solicitation number
- 36C24825Q0254
- Agency
- Veterans Integrated Service Network 8 Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 561613 Armored Car Services
- Place of performance
- VA Caribbean Healthcare System (Vachs) San Juan, Puerto Rico 00921, United States
- Points of contact
-
- Wilfredo Perez wilfredo.perez3@va.gov (939) 759-6783
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration (VA) is seeking Armored Car Courier Services for its Caribbean Healthcare System facilities located in San Juan, Ponce, and Mayaguez, Puerto Rico. The primary objective is to secure a contractor capable of picking up and delivering security sealed valuables and currency from agent cashier offices to the Banco Popular of Puerto Rico Cupey Branch. Vendors must demonstrate specific qualifications, including possessing armed security guards licensed under Puerto Rico Law 168-2019 and Law 108, company certification as a Private Detective/Security Guard Agency, and armored vehicle certification from the Puerto Rico Commission of Public Service. Interested vendors are required to submit detailed capability statements demonstrating their ability to meet these comprehensive requirements. The submission deadline is January 14, 2025, at 10:00 AM Atlantic Standard Time, with all statements to be sent electronically to Wilfredo Perez at wilfredo.perez3@va.gov.
This pre-solicitation notice indicates no specific set-aside designation for the contract, meaning all responsible sources may compete. The opportunity is classified under NAICS code 561613 for Armored Car Services and Product Service Code V127 for Security Vehicle Transportation. While the notice does not specify a precise contract value or budget range, it emphasizes the need for vendors to have robust operational capabilities, including licensed personnel, certified vehicles, and the necessary equipment to consistently perform the required services. The contract will cover courier services across multiple VA healthcare facilities in Puerto Rico, suggesting a potentially significant ongoing commitment. Vendors must be prepared to provide comprehensive security transportation services, with specific attention to compliance with local Puerto Rican regulations governing armed security and transportation of valuables.
Notice text
The VA Caribbean Healthcare System (VACHS) has a requirement for Armored Car Courier Services at its main facility in San Juan, Puerto Rico, as well as the Ponce Outpatient Clinic (POPC), and Mayaguez Outpatient Clinic (MOPC). Services will include the pick-up and delivery of security sealed valuables and currency from agent cashier offices from the aforementioned locations to the Banco Popular of Puerto Rico Cupey Branch.
The Contractor shall be prepared to work and have resources (labor, materials and equipment) necessary to complete the above-mentioned tasks.
North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code for this requirement will be 561613 (Armored Car Services), and the Product Service Code (PSC) will be V127 (Transportation/Travel/Relocation Transportation: Security Vehicle).
All responsible sources may submit a capability statement with sufficient detail to demonstrate the ability to meet the subject requirement. In order to be determined capable of fulfilling the Government s requirement, interested vendors shall confirm that they possess all of the following:
Armed Security Guards licensed to carry a weapon in the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, in accordance with PR Law 168-2019
Armed Security Guards licensed/certified to perform such duties in the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, in accordance with PR Law 108
Company license/certification as a Private Detective/Security Guard Agency in the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, also in accordance with PR Law 108
Armored vehicle certification provided by the Puerto Rico Commission of Public Service, in accordance with the Puerto Rico Department of Transportation Regulation
If long arms are used for the transportation of valuables, then long arms carrier must be licensed by the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, in accordance with PR-474
Interest/capability statements shall be submitted to Wilfredo Perez via e-mail at wilfredo.perez3@va.gov by January 14, 2025, 2020 at 10:00 AM Atlantic Standard Time (AST). Telephone inquiries will not be accepted.
DISCLAIMER
This Sources Sought Notice is issued solely for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. All information received in response to this Sources Sought that is marked as proprietary will be handled accordingly.
Attachments
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| 36C24825Q0254.docx | DOCX document |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| V127--FY26: Armored Car Courier Services | Award Notice | |
| V127--Armored Car Courier Services | Solicitation | |
| V127--Armored Car Courier Services | Pre-Solicitation |
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