This is a SOURCES SOUGHT ANNOUNCEMENT ONLY. It is neither a solicitation announcement nor a request for proposals or quotes and does not obligate the Government to award a contract. Requests for a solicitation will not receive a response. Responses to this-- sources sought announcement must be in writing. The purpose of this sources sought announcement is for market research to make appropriate acquisition decisions and to gain knowledge of potential qualified Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses, Veteran Owned Small Businesses, 8(a), HubZone and other Small Businesses interested and capable of providing the services described below. Documentation of technical expertise must be presented in sufficient detail for the Government to determine that your company possesses the necessary functional area expertise and experience to compete for this acquisition. Responses to this notice shall include the following: (a) company name (b) address (c) point of contact (d) phone, fax, and email (e) Unique Entity ID (f) Cage Code (g) Tax ID Number (h) Type of small business, e.g. Services Disabled Veteran Owned small Business, Veteran-owned small business, 8(a), HUBZone, Women Owned Small Business, Small disadvantaged business, or Small Business HUBZone business and (i) must provide a capability statement that addresses the organizations qualifications and ability to perform as a contractor for the work described below in italics. The Southern Arizona VA Healthcare System (SAVAHCS) located at 3601 South 6th Avenue Tucson, AZ 85723 is seeking a potential qualified contractor that can provide: Medical Courier Transportation Services Important information: The Government is not obligated to/nor will it pay for or reimburse any costs associated with responding to this sources-sought synopsis request. This notice shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government to issue a solicitation or ultimately award a contract, nor does it restrict the Government to a particular acquisition approach. The Government will in no way be bound to this information if any solicitation is issued. The VA is mandated by Public Law 109-461 to consider a total set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business set aside. However, if response by Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business firms proves inadequate, an alternate set-aside or full and open competition may be determined. No sub-contracting opportunity is anticipated. The North American Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 492110. Notice to Potential Offerors: All offerors who provide goods or services to the United States Federal Government must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at www.sam.gov. Additionally, all Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Businesses or Veteran Owned Businesses who respond to a solicitation on this project must be certified by the Small Business Administration; Veteran Small Business Certification, (VetCert) https://veterans.certify.sba.gov/. All interested Offerors should submit information by e-mail to: catherine.fernandezpedernera@va.gov All interested Offerors should submit information by e-mail: catherine.fernandezpedernera@va.gov . All information submissions to be marked Attn: Catherine Fernandez, Contract Specialist and should be received no later than 15:00 pm PST on February 07, 2025. *******DRAFT*******DRAFT******DRAFT*******DRAFT******* STATEMENT OF WORK MEDICAL COURIER TRANSPORTATION SERVICESFOR TUCSON VA HEALTH CARE SYSTEMS, ARIZONA 1. Medical Courier Transportation Services: 1.1 The Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) requires Medical Courier Transportation Services for the Southern Arizona VA Health Care System (SAVAHCS) in Tucson, AZ. The contractor shall provide all labor, personnel, supervision (except as specified), equipment, materials, facilities, transportation, and all other related elements necessary to accomplish same day, on-time scheduled and non-schedule pickup and/or delivery to multiple AZ locations (one and two-way trips), as well as regularly scheduled pickups. Normally the deliveries would fit easily into a small van, utility vehicle or station wagon. 1.2 It is expected that the Contractor shall provide these requirements as specified below 2. Items to be transported: 2.1 The items as listed below to be transported may include but are not limited to the following: Specimen containers, either an Igloo style ice-chest or Styrofoam containers approximately 15x14x14 in size or smaller. They will be marked Bio-hazard and tagged for identification. Developed X-ray film measuring approximately 14 inches by 17 inches (Heat sensitive DO NOT FOLD) and CD s. Office or medical supplies, pharmaceuticals and/or equipment weighing less than 60 pounds per box. Oxygen cylinders (1-2 small tanks per month, weighing approximately 10-15pounds). Other items as needed for pickup/delivery to commercial locations, weighing less than 60 pounds