R602--Courier Services for Cincinnati New/Base 4OYs | Start: 9/1/26
Department of Veterans Affairs · 250-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 10 (36C250)
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Solicitation details
Solicitation number
36C25027Q5393
Notice type
Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
NAICS
492110
Product service code
R602
Set-aside
Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside (FAR 19.14)
Posted
2026-10-15
Response deadline
Oct 19, 2026, 5:00 PM UTC
Place of performance
Cincinnati
Contracting contact
robert.bolcavage@va.gov
Market intelligence
Account requiredWho wins this work, and what it pays
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The RFQ 36C25027Q5393 has been re-opened with a response date of 10/19/2026. The cutoff time is 1:00 pm eastern standard time. The RFQ is being re-opened to give interested parties the opportunity to review quotes and revise if necessary or provide required items to be compliant. Below is the list of items required to be compliant. Only compliant vendors will be considered for award. Completed and Signed SF1449, Must be the most updated SF1449 All SF30 must be signed and acknowledged on Table in section B.1. (Page 3 of RFQ) Completed and signed D.3 Statement of FAR 52.222-41 Statement of DoL WD Compliance. Completed and signed D.4 Statement of VAAR 852.219-75 Limitations on Subcontracting Compliance. Completed and signed D.6 Start Date Confirmation Proof of Insurance that conforms to the limitations set in section C.9. Complete all Representations and Certifications (E.8 52.209-7 and E.9 52.229-11). Route Detail Staffing Plan. Vehicle/Fleet Plan. Contingency Plan Please ensure your submitted plan(s) address each of the items listed below. While not required, it is strongly recommended that you include separate headings for each section. Clearly identifying sections such as Staffing Plan, Vehicle/Fleet Plan, Contingency Plan, and Route Details will help ensure your quote fully addresses the information requested under each evaluation criterion and facilitates a more efficient review of your submission. Staffing Plan: Describe the number of employee suggested, recruitment, retentions, Transition from incumbent if applicable, and training. Vehicle/Fleet Plan: Describe the vehicle(s) intended to be used for this requirement. Contingency Plan: Describe the plan to overcome employee and equipment issues that may arise. Route Detail: Plan out the route intended to provide pickup and dropoff services within the required window of pickup and dropoff times.
Contact
Point of contact
Robert J. Bolcavage III
Role
the contracting officer
Email
robert.bolcavage@va.gov
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