DESCRIPTION The contractor shall provide all necessary labor, supervision, and equipment/vehicles for scheduled and unscheduled transport of medical substances/items, and clinical/office supplies from the VA Eastern Colorado Health Care System (ECHCS) in Aurora, CO and delivery to neighboring medical hospitals and clinics within a 30-mile radius. Services shall be provided 365 days a year including weekends and federal holidays. DESCRIPTION OF ITEMS: Items that may be transported include, but are not limited to: Medical Substances/Items: Blood Products Patient Specimens Reagents Medications Clinic/Office Supplies: Paper Pens Specimen Containers Medical Instruments (i.e. syringes) Medical Kits (i.e. suture removal kits) Linen Medical Records LOCATIONS: Courier services shall be provided to and from ECHCS which includes the main Rocky Mountain Regional VA medical Center (RMRVAMC) and outlying Denver metro VA clinics and, to and from, neighboring medical centers and clinics within the Denver Metro area. All pickup and delivery locations are within a 30-mile radius. All pick-ups from the local clinics in the area shall be delivered to the to the Rocky Mountain Regional VA Medical Center. Please reference the pickup locations below. ECHCS VA Clinics Requiring Regular Courier Services Golden Outpatient Clinic 1020 Johnson Road, Golden, CO 80401 Valor Point Domiciliary/PTSD clinic 7350 W. Eastman Place, Lakewood, CO 80227-5006 Aurora Outpatient Clinic 13701 E. Mississippi Ave., Gateway Medical Bldg. #200, Aurora, CO 80012 Neighboring Metro Denver Hospitals and Clinics Vitalant Blood Center University of Colorado Health Sciences Center (UCHCS) Denver Health Medical Center Colorado State Department of Health National Jewish Hospital Rose Medical Center Children s Hospital Denver Probate Court Mental Health Division (SIGNATURE FOR DELIVERY REQUIRED) In response to this announcement, please provide the information below. If this information is not provided, then it will be assumed the entire requirement cannot be met: NAICS Code: 492110 Company Name: Address: UEI (Unique Entity ID) Number: Contact Name: Phone No.: Email: Business Size Information - Select all that applies: Small Business Emerging Small Business Small Disadvantaged Business Certified under Section 8(a) of the Small Business Act HUBZone Woman Owned Certified Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Veteran Owned Small Business Large Business FSS/GSA Contract Holder: Yes No FSS/GSA Contract Number: Effective Date/ Expiration Date: Proposed solution is listed and available on the above FSS/GSA Contract: Yes No Available pricing structure of proposed solution (select all that are applicable below): Pricing Model Please Indicate Availability Below: (Yes / No / NA) All on FSS Open Market only Mix of FSS & Open Market (CPRR) Cost Per Reportable Result Cost Per Test(CPT) Reagent Rental Agreement Equipment Rental with Reagent Purchase Fixed Monthly Charge Other: (Please explain) Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Market Rearch Questions: Buy American Act (FAR 52.225) What percentage of the proposed product (including leases) is a: Domestic end product? _____________ (%) Foreign end product? _______________ (%) Questions for Small Businesses ONLY: Limitations on Subcontracting (FAR 52.219-14) What percentage of the work would be subcontracted to another company? ________ If > 0, what is company s business size: __________ If subcontracting, what added value do you offer (FAR 52.215-23): _______________________________ Nonmanufacturer Rule (FAR 52.219-33): Does your company manufacturer these proposed items? [ ] yes [ ] no Does your company exceed 500 employees? [ ] yes [ ] no If yes, list # of employees: _________ Does your company primarily engaged in the retail or wholesale trade and normally sells the type of item being supplied? [ ] yes [ ] no Does your company take ownership or possession of the item(s) with its personnel, equipment or facilities in a manner consistent with industry practice? [ ] yes [ ] no Does your company supply the end item of a small business manufacturer, processor or producer made in the United States, or obtains a waiver of such requirement pursuant to paragraph (b)(5) CFR 121.406. [ ] yes [ ] no If yes, what is the manufacturer s name? ________________ The information submitted shall contain the company s business size status. This is a request for information and sources only, which may or may not lead to a future solicitation. This is not a request for quote (RFQ). No questions will be answered. The VA will not pay for any information received resulting from this sources sought notice. Requests for copies of a solicitation shall not be honored or acknowledged. Information should be forwarded to the Contracting Officer. If your organization can provide all services of this potential requirement and is interested in this opportunity, please respond to Phoebe Farmer, Phoebe.Farmer@va.gov, Contract Specialist, Department of Veterans Affairs, NCO 19, 6162 S. Willow Drive, Suite 300, Greenwood Village, Colorado 80111 and NCO19lab@va.gov with a statement describing your capabilities and completed table above. The capability statement shall include a point of contact, complete mailing address, telephone number, email address and state the company s business size status. The deadline for this information to be received is 16:30 PM Central Standard Time, 04/18/2025.
Background
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking a contractor to provide courier services for the transport of medical substances and clinical supplies. The goal of this contract is to ensure timely and efficient delivery of essential medical items from the VA Eastern Colorado Health Care System (ECHCS) in Aurora, CO, to various medical facilities within a 30-mile radius. This service is critical for maintaining healthcare operations and supporting patient care in the region.
Work Details
The contractor shall provide all necessary labor, supervision, and equipment/vehicles for both scheduled and unscheduled transport of the following items:
- Medical Substances/Items:
- Blood Products
- Patient Specimens
- Reagents
- Medications
- Clinic/Office Supplies:
- Paper
- Pens
- Specimen Containers
- Medical Instruments (e.g., syringes)
- Medical Kits (e.g., suture removal kits)
- Linen
- Medical Records
Courier services will be provided to and from ECHCS, including the main Rocky Mountain Regional VA Medical Center (RMRVAMC) and outlying Denver metro VA clinics. All pickups from local clinics must be delivered to the Rocky Mountain Regional VA Medical Center. The specific clinics requiring regular courier services include:
- Golden Outpatient Clinic, 1020 Johnson Road, Golden, CO 80401
- Valor Point Domiciliary/PTSD clinic, 7350 W. Eastman Place, Lakewood, CO 80227-5006
- Aurora Outpatient Clinic, 13701 E. Mississippi Ave., Gateway Medical Bldg. #200, Aurora, CO 80012.
Additionally, deliveries will be made to neighboring medical centers and clinics such as Vitalant Blood Center, University of Colorado Health Sciences Center (UCHCS), Denver Health Medical Center, Colorado State Department of Health, National Jewish Hospital, Rose Medical Center, Children’s Hospital, and Denver Probate Court Mental Health Division (signature required for delivery). Services are required year-round, including weekends and federal holidays.
Period of Performance
The contract will be performed continuously throughout the year with services provided every day including weekends and federal holidays.
Place of Performance
The primary place of performance will be at the VA Eastern Colorado Health Care System in Aurora, CO, with courier services extending to various locations within a 30-mile radius including Denver metro area hospitals and clinics.