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This Government Contract opportunity from Iowa was posted on June 26, 2026. The submission period has ended. Browse the details below for market research, or find similar active opportunities.

On-Call Emergency Courier Services

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NAICS: 492110
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Sources Sought - Out of Town/State Courier Services for the Minneapolis VA Health Care System
Solicitation # 36C26327Q0017
The Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 23 has issued a Sources Sought Notice for market research to identify capable vendors for out-of-town and out-of-state courier services supporting the Minneapolis VA Health Care System. The required services involve the daily transport of pathology and laboratory specimens, official correspondence, non-narcotic pharmaceuticals, and small medical supplies between the Minneapolis Veterans Affairs Medical Center and various Community Based Outpatient Clinics. Operations are scheduled Monday through Friday, excluding federal holidays, with an estimated base period of performance from November 1, 2026, to October 31, 2027. Qualified contractors must possess at least three years of experience and provide vehicles with the capacity of a mini-van or SUV, featuring functional climate control to maintain the integrity of laboratory specimens. Personnel requirements include valid driver licenses for Minnesota or Wisconsin, mandatory HIPAA and Blood Borne Pathogen training, and the submission of resumes demonstrating three years of experience. The government is seeking capability statements, socio-economic status, and estimated pricing from interested parties by September 22, 2026, to determine the acquisition strategy and potential set-aside designations.
Network Contract Office 23 (36C263)

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The contract seeks qualified providers to deliver urgent, time-sensitive materials including legal filings and medical specimens through on-demand, emergency courier services with a strict requirement of 90 percent or higher on-time delivery performance around the clock, seven days a week. Services must be available 24/7 with immediate dispatch capability to ensure rapid response to critical transportation needs within the designated area of Des Moines, Iowa. The contract is structured as a subcontract under NAICS code 492110, indicating specialized freight transportation services, and is managed by the Iowa Department of Administrative Services. Bids must be submitted by the deadline of July 20, 2026, with the opportunity posted on June 26, 2026, and no specific set-aside provisions are identified, meaning it is open to all qualified responders regardless of business size or certification status.

General Info

24/7 emergency courier services in Des Moines, Iowa, with 90%+ on-time delivery, bid due July 20, 2026.

Agency

Iowa → Department of Administrative ServicesView Agency

NAICS

492110 - Couriers and Express Delivery ServicesView NAICS

Place of Performance

Des Moines, IA, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of 005-RFB-2446-2026.

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Statewide Courier Services

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AgencyIowa → Department of Administrative Services
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Time-sensitive, on-demand transport of urgent materials such as legal filings and medical specimens with 90%+ on-time delivery and 24/7 dispatch.

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