R602--Battle Creek VAMC Small Package Delivery | Follow on Base | Start 5/6/2026

Contract HTC711-23-D-C025 is a firm-fixed-price sole-source task order awarded to United Parcel Service Co. (UPS) to provide comprehensive small package pickup and delivery services for the Battle Creek VA Medical Center. Starting May 6, 2026, for a one-year period of performance, the contract has a not-to-exceed ceiling of $50,000. The scope of work includes daily weekday pickups and deliveries of administrative and mission-critical items, such as medications, to patients, Community-Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs), and other facilities within the VHA VISN 10 system. Key service capabilities include next-day and residential ground delivery, temperature-controlled transport for sensitive shipments, hazardous materials handling, and international shipping. The award was executed under the Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 10 and utilizes the Next Generation Delivery Service (NGDS) Government-Wide Acquisition Contract (GWAC) in compliance with OMB M-17-29 and VA Directive 7179. A sole-source justification was issued under FAR 16.505(b)(2)(i)(B), citing the unique and specialized capabilities of UPS as essential for maintaining operational continuity and patient care. Despite market research identifying several service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses, the contracting officer determined that a small business set-aside posed a very high risk to critical delivery timelines and reliability. Performance is governed by commercial carrier standards and NGDS framework requirements rather than military specifications.