R602--FY27 Services | Courier Services | 528A8

Solicitation 36C24226Q0935 is a firm-fixed-price, indefinite-quantity requirement for courier services supporting the Stratton VA Medical Center in Albany, New York, and various associated CBOC locations. The contract, which is a total small business set-aside under NAICS 492210, covers the pickup and delivery of laboratory specimens, pharmaceuticals, medical supplies, office supplies, and mail. The period of performance begins on October 1, 2026, and extends through September 30, 2031, with an IDIQ maximum value of 1,000,000 dollars. The contractor must provide climate-controlled vehicles capable of maintaining internal temperatures between 65 and 85 degrees Fahrenheit, with specialized equipment for frozen and refrigerated specimens. Key operational requirements include same-day delivery of specimens to the Albany Stratton VAMC Laboratory Service by 3:00pm EST and strict adherence to a documented chain of custody. Drivers must be licensed in the State of New York and complete annual training in HIPAA, OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens, DOT Hazardous Materials, frozen transportation, and dry ice handling. Additionally, every vehicle must be equipped with a bio-hazardous spill kit and personal protective equipment. Award will be based on the most advantageous quote, considering price, proposed methods, and the offeror's ability to respond to requests within the required timeframes. Submission requirements include a technical narrative limited to 20 pages, evidence of mandatory training and equipment, a completed price schedule, and a three-year history of regulatory actions. The solicitation has been amended to extend the offer due date to September 14, 2026, and to incorporate specific wage determinations for Albany, Rensselaer, Saratoga, Schenectady, Schoharie, Clinton, Essex, Franklin, Lewis, and St. Lawrence counties.