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R602--Medical Courier Services

Department of Veterans Affairs · 249-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 9 (36C249)
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Solicitation details

Solicitation number
36C24927B0001
Notice type
Presolicitation
NAICS
492110
Product service code
R602
Set-aside
Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside (FAR 19.14)
Posted
2026-10-16
Response deadline
Nov 30, 2026, 5:00 PM UTC
Place of performance
LOUISVILLE, KY
Contracting contact
sascha.hertslet@va.gov

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Statement of work, as posted

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 9, anticipates issuing a competitive solicitation for medical courier services supporting the Robley Rex VA Medical Center in Louisville, Kentucky, its associated Community-Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs), and other Government-designated locations. The contractor shall furnish all personnel, vehicles, equipment, supervision, and resources necessary to provide scheduled, supplemental, and on-demand courier services, including 24-hour, seven-day-per-week STAT/emergency services. Services include the pickup, transportation, and delivery of laboratory specimens, pharmaceuticals, medical records, medical supplies, interoffice mail, and other authorized Government materials. The Government anticipates awarding a single, firm-fixed-price requirements contract with a three-year ordering period. This acquisition will be conducted in accordance with FAR Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Products and Commercial Services, and is anticipated to be set aside 100% for SBA-certified SDVOSBs. The solicitation, including the Performance Work Statement, pricing schedule, submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and award methodology, will be made available on SAM.gov upon issuance. Anticipated Solicitation Release Date: Early to Mid-November 2026. Interested parties are responsible for monitoring SAM.gov for the solicitation and any amendments. This notice is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. No bids, quotations, or proposals are being requested or accepted at this time.

Contact

Point of contact
Sascha Hertslet
Role
the contracting officer
Email
sascha.hertslet@va.gov
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