Procurement Summary
Country : USA
Summary : Courier Service
Deadline : 26 Jun 2025
Other Information
Notice Type : Tender
TOT Ref.No.: 120837286
Document Ref. No. : 36C24625Q0784
Financier : Self Financed
Purchaser Ownership : Public
Tender Value : Refer Document
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Establish a site visit:SITE VISITOfferors are urged and expected to inspect the site where services are to be performed and to satisfy themselves regarding all general and local conditions that may affect the cost the contract performance, to the extent that the information is reasonably obtainable. In no event, shall failure to inspect the sites constitute grounds for a claim after contract award. The site visit will be held at VAMC Richmond 1201 Broad Rock Blvd, Richmond VA 23249 on June 24, 2025, at 1:00 PM EST. If you intend to attend the site visit, please send an email to Elizabeth.Kelley2@va.gov and Audrey.wooten@va.gov by June 18, 2025Response to QuestionWill the VA labs provide dry ice for the lab specimen transport, or will the contractor be responsible for dry ice to maintain the temp during transportation? Answer: The VA will supply the totes and coolers. but not dry ice.Will drug testing be required for drivers? We have all drivers drug tested, and background checked before we hire drivers.Answer:  Drug testing is not required, simply maintain that they should not be using substances while on duty.Will the contractor be required to have drivers on call 24/7 for callouts and emergency deliveries? Answer: We do not require an on-call situation.  You stated that work must start 5 days after contract is awarded, would the VA consider offering site visits for contractors prior to start of contract or before award. Answer: Yes, so the contractors get to know where they are reporting, etc.Is there a minimum guaranteed quantity (e.g., 200 trips/year), or will payment be strictly on an as ordered basis with no floor? Answer: There should be a fairly consistent 249-250 round trips (250 on leap years). 5 days a week x 52 weeks, minus 11 holidays. If a single tote or package legitimately weighs over 50 lb (e.g., large wheelchairs), should we plan a separate rate or schedule for overweight loads? How should an offeror incorporate these into t...
Active Contract Opportunity
Notice ID : 36C24625Q0784
Related Notice
Department/Ind. Agency : VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF
Sub-tier : VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF
Office: 246-NETWORK CONTRACTING OFFICE 6 (36C246)
General Information
Contract Opportunity Type: Solicitation (Updated)
Updated Published Date: Jun 12, 2025 01:20 pm EDT
Original Published Date: Jun 03, 2025 10:16 pm EDT
Updated Date Offers Due: Jun 26, 2025 01:00 pm EDT
Original Date Offers Due: Jun 13, 2025 10:00 am EDT
Inactive Policy: Manual
Updated Inactive Date: Jul 26, 2025
Original Inactive Date: Jul 13, 2025
Initiative: None
Classification
Original Set Aside:
Product Service Code: R602 - SUPPORT- ADMINISTRATIVE: COURIER/MESSENGER
NAICS Code: 492210 - Local Messengers and Local Delivery
Place of Performance:
Documents
Tender Notice
36C24625Q0784-0001.docx
36C24625Q0784.docx