Lab Courier Services- JHQVAMC
Key Dates
Due Date
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Posted Date
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Agency & Value
Agency
249-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 9 (36C249)
Contract Value
Not provided
Codes & Classification
Solicitation Number
36C24926Q0230
NAICS
492110 - Couriers and Express Delivery Services
Classification Code
R602
Additional Details
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), through its Network Contract Office 9 (NCO 9), has issued a solicitation for professional laboratory courier services to support the James H. Quillen VA Medical Center (JHQVAMC) located in Mountain Home, Tennessee, and its associated outpatient clinics. This procurement, identified by RFQ number 36C24926Q0230, seeks to ensure the reliable and compliant transportation of laboratory specimens and materials, thereby supporting the continuity of patient care and adherence to all relevant federal, state, local, and accreditation standards.
The scope of work requires the contractor to furnish all necessary personnel, supervision, vehicles, equipment, supplies, licenses, permits, and management resources to perform the specified courier services. The contractor will be responsible for maintaining strict compliance with the requirements outlined in the Performance Work Statement (PWS) and the solicitation document, which are available for download and review. The primary objective is to facilitate timely and secure delivery of laboratory items between the medical center and its outpatient facilities, ensuring that patient care processes are uninterrupted and regulatory obligations are met.
This opportunity is classified under NAICS code 492110 (Couriers and Express Delivery Services), with the applicable Product Service Code R602. The procurement is set aside exclusively for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBC), reflecting the VA’s commitment to supporting veteran entrepreneurs and ensuring that qualified small businesses have access to federal contracting opportunities.
The place of performance for this contract is Mountain Home, Tennessee, with all services to be rendered within the United States. The contracting entity is the 249-Network Contract Office 9, a federal office under the Department of Veterans Affairs. The primary point of contact for this solicitation is Sascha Hertslet, who can be reached via email at [email protected] or by phone at 615-225-6664.
Contractors interested in this opportunity should note that the solicitation has undergone amendments, including Q&A addenda addressing vendor questions. It is imperative to review the official solicitation document (36C24926Q0230-LabCourierService-MtHomeVAMC.pdf) for comprehensive requirements and instructions. Additionally, there was a clarification regarding the RFQ closing date and time; the written solicitation document takes precedence, and only submissions received within the specified window will be considered.
This procurement represents a stable, ongoing requirement for laboratory courier services, with expectations for consistent performance, regulatory compliance, and professional service delivery throughout the contract lifecycle. Contractors with proven capabilities in medical courier operations, particularly those qualifying as SDVOSBCs, are encouraged to evaluate this opportunity in detail to determine alignment with their expertise and resources.
For further information and access to solicitation documents, contractors may visit the official SAM.gov opportunity page at https://sam.gov/opp/e7a54caba3f24810bed265067023084e/view.
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