In plain English
The VA Northern California Health Care System is planning to buy courier service to transport contaminated reusable medical instruments and equipment to designated sterile processing locations. The contract is for one base year with four one-year options, with work expected to begin around June 1, 2027. The upcoming solicitation is set aside for verified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses; it is expected around November 2, 2026.
About this bid
PRESOLICITATION NOTICE: The Department of Veterans Affairs intends to solicit proposals for Courier Services for the Sterile Processing Services from qualified quoters. The Health Services Area (HSA) 5.2, VA Northern California Health Care System (VANCHCS) requires the Contractor provide transportation of contaminated medical instruments and equipment for the reprocessing of specified reusable medical equipment from sites within the VA Northern California Health Care System, and deliver them to the designated Sterile Processing Service locations. The Period of Performance will be for a Base year and four one-year options. The anticipated start date will be on or near June 01, 2027. The…
Details
- Solicitation number
- 36C26127Q0045
- Agency
- VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF
- Notice type
- Presolicitation
- NAICS
- 492110 · Couriers and Express Delivery Services
- Classification (PSC)
- R602
- Set-aside
- Veteran-Owned (SDVOSB)
- Place of performance
- Mather, California
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