Bid guide
How to bid on SPS courier services for the VA Northern California Health Care System
What the VA plans to buy
The VA Northern California Health Care System plans to hire a contractor to transport contaminated reusable medical instruments and equipment from sites within the health system to designated Sterile Processing Service locations for reprocessing.
The planned contract has one base year and four one-year options, with work expected to begin on or near June 1, 2027. The upcoming solicitation is expected to be set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses.
Key dates and what the deadline means
The notice was published October 2, 2026. The VA anticipates issuing the RFQ on or about November 2, 2026; quotes will be accepted starting when the solicitation is issued.
The listed deadline is December 2, 2026, at 1:00 PM ET. This notice is not a request for submissions. The RFQ will provide the quote instructions, so use that document to confirm the submission method and deadline details.
Who this opportunity may suit
This opportunity may suit a courier or express delivery firm with experience transporting medical instruments or equipment. The listed category is NAICS 492110, Courier and Express Delivery Services, with a stated size standard of 1,500 employees.
The planned set-aside is for verified SDVOSBs. The notice says firms must be registered and verified with the SBA under the relevant NAICS code and registered in SAM to be eligible for award.
How to access and respond
To reach the opportunity, click “View original source” above. If the first click opens the portal homepage, click it again to go to the bid. A free account may be needed to view documents, though some bids are accessible without one.
The VA says the RFQ and any amendments will be available through SAM.gov; hard copies will not be provided. Register interest there to receive notices of the solicitation and amendments. Follow the RFQ’s instructions to submit a quote—the presolicitation notice itself does not ask for submittals.
Prepare for a strong quote
Before the RFQ appears, check that your SBA verification and SAM registration are current and aligned with the relevant NAICS code. Review the solicitation and every amendment once posted, since they will contain the actual scope details and quote instructions.
Plan how you will explain your ability to move contaminated reusable instruments and equipment between the specified sites and designated processing locations. Base your response on the RFQ’s stated requirements, and make sure your pricing and supporting information match its requested format.
See the live bid — deadline, agency details, and how to respond
Dates and requirements can change via addenda; always verify on the bid page and at the original source before responding.
View this bid on BiddingSimpleThis guide was prepared by BiddingSimple from the solicitation’s public posting. It is not official guidance from Veterans Affairs, Department of; the original posting controls.