R602--Base YR (07/01/2026 - 06/30/2027) Med Supplies/Equipment Courier Service

The Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 12, awarded a firm-fixed-price contract to Crosstown Courier Service, Inc. for courier services supporting the VA Illiana Health Care System in Danville, IL, under contract number 36C25226P0401. The base performance period runs from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, with four optional one-year extension periods that may be exercised, extending the total contract duration through June 30, 2031, for a total potential value of $754,521.60. This procurement was conducted as a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business set-aside, and the contractor is required to perform courier services for medical supplies and equipment across multiple sites including the Danville main campus, Springfield Vet Center, Peoria CBOC, and other affiliated clinics. All work must be fully staffed from day one, with personnel required to sign in and out daily at the Building 19 warehouse, and the contractor must submit a Quality Control Plan, Safety Plan, proof of liability insurance, and evidence of at least three years of prior courier experience. The contract mandates compliance with numerous Federal Acquisition Regulation clauses, including Buy American Act requirements, sustainable procurement standards, privacy training, anti-trafficking policies, and equal opportunity obligations. Invoicing is required exclusively through the Tungsten Network e-Invoicing system, with no acceptance of fax, email, or scanned submissions. Payments will be processed electronically via the Veterans Affairs Financial Services Center in Austin, TX. The contractor must register in SAM, maintain active certifications, and comply with cybersecurity and identity verification standards. Key personnel must be regular employees under direct supervision, with any subcontractor changes requiring prior written approval from the Contracting Officer. Security suitability determinations at Tier 3 or Tier 5 levels apply to all personnel, and failure to meet suitability criteria results in immediate removal. The government’s evaluation process prioritizes a best-value trade-off considering price, technical capability, experience, and past performance, not a lowest-price technically acceptable approach. Contract options are governed by FAR 52.217-8 and 52.217-9, with strict notice requirements and total duration capped at five years. Packaging, marking, and FOB destination terms are referenced but not detailed in the available documentation, with specifics likely contained in Attachment 1, Transported Items, and other exhibits