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Request for Information (RFI) - VISN 1 New England Laboratory/Pharmacy Courier Service

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36C24126Q0067Federal

Submission Closed11/24/2025, 09:30:00 PM UTC

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General Info

Agency

Department Of Veterans Affairs → 241-NETWORK Contract Office 01 (36C241)

NAICS

492110 - Couriers and Express Delivery Services

Place of Performance

West Haven, CT, 06516, USA

Set-Aside

SDVOSBC

Documents

RFI 36C24126Q0067 Lab Courier Services for VA VISN 1

24 pages · sources-sought

High

Attachment A - Price Breakdown by Location v2

35 pages · other

Low

AI Contract Breakdown

Uniform Contract Format

Timeline

PhaseClosed

PostedNov 7

Sources Sought

Response DeadlineNov 24

Deadline has passed

Submission Closed

11/24/2025, 09:30:00 PM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Veterans Affairs → 241-NETWORK Contract Office 01 (36C241)

Contacts2 people available

OfficeTOGUS, ME, 04330, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Veterans Affairs → 241-NETWORK Contract Office 01 (36C241)

Office AddressTOGUS, ME, 04330, USA

Contacts

Fred Revah

Cynthia Thompson

Full Description

The intent of this Request for Information (RFI) is to gather information that can help shape the procurement strategy, understand market capabilities, and refine requirements before issuing a formal solicitation.

Request for Information (RFI) for Lab Courier Services

RFI# 36C24126Q0067

Issue Date: 11/07/2025

Response Deadline: 11/24/2025 at 4:30 PM

Set-Aside: Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business

The Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 1 is seeking information from qualified vendors regarding Lab/Pharmacy Courier Services. This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes and does not constitute a solicitation. Responses to this RFI will be used to gather information that will inform the development of a potential future solicitation for lab courier services.

Background: VISN 1 requires reliable and timely courier services to transport lab specimens, medical supplies, and related materials between various facilities and laboratories. This RFI aims to understand the current market capabilities, best practices, and potential challenges associated with providing these services