R602--523-26-2-7806-0161: Reusable Medical Devices Transport (VA-26-00035617)

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has issued a combined synopsis/solicitation amendment 0001 for a firm-fixed price contract seeking transportation services for Reusable Medical Devices (RMD) within the VA Boston Healthcare System. This procurement is set aside exclusively for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) and Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSB) under NAICS code 492110 (Couriers and Express Delivery Services) with a small business size standard of $21.5 million. The solicitation, identified by number 36C24126Q0219, requests quotes in lieu of a formal solicitation document, with submissions due by May 18, 2026, at 9:00 AM EST. Offerors must be registered in SAM.gov and certified in the VetCert database according to federal and VA regulations, and must be SBA verified to qualify. The amended solicitation revises the Statement of Work and Contract Line Items and extends the response deadline. The scope of work detailed in the Statement of Work involves non-emergency ground transportation of RMDs and related items between multiple VA campuses in the Boston area. The contractor must adhere to strict regulatory requirements including ANSI/AAMI standards, OSHA, DOT regulations, and biohazard transport protocols. Vehicles and equipment must meet specified standards such as clean/contaminated partitioning and use of spill kits and PPE. The contract emphasizes maintaining chain of custody, temperature controls, and timely performance according to scheduled and contingency plans. Quality assurance and reporting obligations are included to ensure compliance and service reliability. The VA contracting officer maintains discretion over awarding based on the competitive submissions received. Questions regarding the procurement may be directed to the designated Contract Specialist, Jessica Martin.