R602--Notice of Intent to Sole Source 3-Month Lab Courier Services VISN 1 New England Medical Centers

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VISN1) hereby announces its intent to enter into a sole source award with CROSSTOWN COURIER SERVICE, INC., 423 UNION ST., LITTLETON, NH 03561-5621. This notice is not a request for quotes, but rather a notice of intent to conduct a sole source procurement in accordance with VAAR 819.7008; sole source awards to a certified service-disabled veteran-owned small business. The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 492110, with a size standard of 1,500 employees. VISN 1 is currently working on a long-term solution to provide courier support services to New England Medical Centers. In the interim, a 3-month firm-fixed-price contract is required to provide uninterrupted courier support services at the following locations: Manchester VAMC, Central Western MA VAMC, Providence VAMC, and White River Junction VAMC. Services are anticipated to commence on 12/1/2024. Crosstown Courier Services is the incumbent vendor, they are a certified service-disabled veteran-owned small business (SDVOSB) and they have been determined to be responsible to perform this requirement. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed award upon response to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. No reimbursement for any cost connected with providing capability information will be provided. See agency approved J&A for details.