R604--Small Package Delivery (UPS) (DET) | Follow on | Start: 4/1/26

The Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 10 awarded a sole-source, firm-fixed-price task order to United Parcel Service Co. (UPS) for small package pickup and delivery services at the Detroit VA Medical Center. Executed under the Next Generation Delivery Service (NGDS) Governmentwide Acquisition Contract (HTC711-23-D-C025), the contract has a not-to-exceed ceiling of $190,000.00. The period of performance runs from April 1, 2026, through March 31, 2027. The scope includes daily on-campus pickups and drop-offs, supporting logistics for patient and Community-Based Outpatient Clinic deliveries across all 50 states and U.S. territories. The award was justified under FAR 16.505(b)(2)(i)(B) as UPS was determined to be the only provider capable of meeting the highly specialized requirements for time-sensitive, mission-critical medical shipments. Key capabilities include temperature-controlled transport for medications, hazardous materials handling, and expedited options such as UPS Express Critical. Market research confirmed that the VA Rule of Two could not be met, as no qualified small businesses could provide the necessary nationwide coverage and reliability. Performance is measured by delivery guarantees, transit times of one to five business days, and compliance with OMB Memorandum M-17-29 and VA Directive 7179.