V127--RFQ- Armored Courier Service - COMBINED SYNOPSIS

Attachment 1: Combined Synopsis-Solicitation for Commercial Products and Commercial Services

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Effective Date: 01/15/2026
Revision: 03

Description
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products and commercial services prepared in accordance with the format Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) subpart 12.202, Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and Solicitation for Commercial Products and Commercial Services, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested, and a written solicitation document will not be issued.

This solicitation is issued as an RFQ. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2026-01 / FAR Deviation Apr 2026 / VAAR Deviation May 2026 / Acquisition Policy Flash 26-30

Solicitation Number: 36C24226Q0769

Issue Date: July 23, 2026

Response Due Date/Time: August 7, 2026, 10:00 AM Eastern Time

This solicitation is set-aside Total Small Business.

The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 561613, with a small business size standard of $43.0 Million.

The FSC/PSC is V127.

The New York Harbor VA Healthcare System is seeking to purchase Armored Courier Service.

All interested companies shall provide quotations for the following:

Services

Line Item
Description
Quantity
Unit of Measure
Unit Price
Total Price
0001
Armored Courier Service - NY
Margaret Cochran Corbin VA Campus - Agent Cashier
423 East 23rd St
New York, NY 10010
Pickup once per week, Wednesday in the AM
12
MO

0002
Armored Courier Service SA
St. Albans VA Medical Center
Agent Cashier

179-00 Linden Blvd
Queens, NY 11424
Pickup once per week, Thursday in the afternoon
12
MO

0003
Armored Courier Service SA
St. Albans VA Medical Center
Agent Cashier
179-00 Linden Blvd
Queens, NY 11424
Pickup once per week, Thursday in the afternoon
12
MO

1001

Armored Courier Service - NY
Margaret Cochran Corbin VA Campus - Agent Cashier
423 East 23rd St
New York, NY 10010
Pickup once per week, Wednesday in the AM
12
MO

1002
Armored Courier Service SA
St. Albans VA Medical Center
Agent Cashier
179-00 Linden Blvd
Queens, NY 11424
Pickup once per week, Thursday in the afternoon
12

1003
Armored Courier Service SA
St. Albans VA Medical Center
Agent Cashier
179-00 Linden Blvd
Queens, NY 11424
Pickup once per week, Thursday in the afternoon
12
MO

2001
Armored Courier Service - NY
Margaret Cochran Corbin VA Campus - Agent Cashier
423 East 23rd St
New York, NY 10010
Pickup once per week, Wednesday in the AM
12
MO

2002
Armored Courier Service SA
St. Albans VA Medical Center
Agent Cashier
179-00 Linden Blvd
Queens, NY 11424
Pickup once per week, Thursday in the afternoon
12
MO

2003
Armored Courier Service SA
St. Albans VA Medical Center
Agent Cashier
179-00 Linden Blvd
Queens, NY 11424
Pickup once per week, Thursday in the afternoon
12
MO

3001
Armored Courier Service - NY
Margaret Cochran Corbin VA Campus - Agent Cashier
423 East 23rd St
New York, NY 10010
Pickup once per week, Wednesday in the AM
12
MO

3002
Armored Courier Service SA
St. Albans VA Medical Center
Agent Cashier
179-00 Linden Blvd
Queens, NY 11424
Pickup once per week, Thursday in the afternoon
12
MO

3003
Armored Courier Service SA
St. Albans VA Medical Center
Agent Cashier
179-00 Linden Blvd
Queens, NY 11424
Pickup once per week, Thursday in the afternoon
12
MO

4001
Armored Courier Service - NY
Margaret Cochran Corbin VA Campus - Agent Cashier
423 East 23rd St
New York, NY 10010
Pickup once per week, Wednesday in the AM
12
MO

4002
Armored Courier Service SA
St. Albans VA Medical Center
Agent Cashier
179-00 Linden Blvd
Queens, NY 11424
Pickup once per week, Thursday in the afternoon
12
MO

4003
Armored Courier Service SA
St. Albans VA Medical Center
Agent Cashier
179-00 Linden Blvd
Queens, NY 11424
Pickup once per week, Thursday in the afternoon
12
MO

SEE ATTACHED STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW)

The purchase order period of performance is estimated 8/1/2026 7/31/2027 with 4 provisional option years. Options exercisable at the Government's sole discretion in accordance with FAR 52.217-9, Option to Extend the Term of the Contract.
Place of Performance/Place of Delivery
Address:
Manhattan Campus
423 East 23rd Street, New York, NY
Postal Code:
10010-5011
Country:
UNITED STATES

Address:
Brooklyn Campus
800 Poly Place, Brooklyn, NY
Postal Code:
11209-7104
Country:
UNITED STATES

Address:
St. Albans Community Living Center
179-00 Linden Boulevard, St. Albans, NY
Postal Code:
11424-1468
Country:
UNITED STATES

SCA APPLIES

The full text of FAR provisions or clauses may be accessed electronically at https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul.

The following solicitation provisions and clause apply to this acquisition:
FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors Commercial Products and Commercial Services (SEP 2023) (DEVIATION OCT 2025)
Addendum to 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors Commercial Items
All quoters shall submit the following:
All quoters shall submit the following:
Technical Proposal
Written narrative addressing ability to meet all requirements listed in the Statement of Work.
Description or proof of all required federal, state, and local licenses/permits to provide armored courier services.
Documentation of insurance coverage (liability, vehicle, and valuables coverage as specified). adequacy of armored vehicles (security features, GPS tracking, maintenance plan)

Background checks and security clearances

Staffing plan (number of personnel, scheduling, backup coverage)

Description and photographs of armored vehicles to be used, including security features.
Resumes or brief descriptions of qualifications for all key personnel assigned to this contract.
Detailed explanation of standard operating procedures, including chain of custody, emergency response, and reporting of lost/damaged items.
Evidence of minimum required experience (e.g., list of contracts, references, or performance reports for similar projects). Performance on contracts of similar size/scope (preferably healthcare or government). Timeliness, reliability, and security incident history
Confirmation of ability to meet required geographic coverage and response times.
Past Performance
Offerors shall submit the following information for at least three (3) recent and relevant contracts performed within the past five (5) years:
Contract number and title
Name and address of customer or client
Point of contact, phone number, and email address
Period of performance
Brief description of work performed, including size and scope
Dollar value of the contract
Any incidents, complaints, or corrective actions related to performance, if applicable
Price Proposal
Firm-fixed price for all services described in the Statement of Work.
Completed Pricing Schedule as attached.
Any applicable discounts.
Other Requirements

Acknowledgement of any solicitation amendments
Certification on Limitation of Subcontracting filled and signed.

Submission Instructions:

Proposals shall be submitted via to Natalie.Acevedo@va.gov no later than August 7, 2026, at 10:00 AM ET, with the subject line: Response to Solicitation 36C24226Q0769 Armored Courier Service.

Questions must be submitted in writing via email by July 20, 2026.
Offerors are responsible for ensuring that proposals are complete and address all requirements. After said date, questions and clarifications will not be accepted unless the Contracting Officer determines otherwise.

All communication regarding this solicitation must be done via email. Telephonic calls will not be accepted.

Evaluation Approach.
Award will be made to the offeror whose proposal represents the lowest price that is technically acceptable. Technical acceptability will be determined based on the requirements outlined in the solicitation and the attached statement of work. Only those proposals that meet all stated minimum technical requirements will be considered for award.
Offers that are technically unacceptable will not be further evaluated or considered for award. All technically acceptable offers will be ranked according to price, and the lowest-priced technically acceptable offer will be selected.
The Government reserves the right to reject any or all offers that do not meet the minimum requirements.
The Government intends to make award based on initial offers received, without discussions. Therefore, Offerors should ensure their proposals are complete and contain their best pricing and terms.
Evaluations of Options" FAR 52.217-8 Option to Extend Services:
For purposes of award of this Contract, the Government intends to evaluate the option to extend services under FAR 52.217-8 Option to Extend Services as follows: The evaluation will consider the possibility that the option can be exercised at any time and can be exercised in increments of one to six months, but not for more than a total of six months during the life of the contract. The evaluation will assume that the prices for any option exercised under FAR 52.217-8 will be those rates in effect under the contract each time an option is exercised under this clause. The evaluation will therefore assume that the addition of the price or prices of any possible extension or extensions under FAR 52.217-8 to the total price for the basic requirement and the total price for the priced options has the same effect on the total price of all proposals relative to each other, and will not affect the ranking of proposals based on price, unless, after reviewing the proposals, the Government determines that there is a basis for finding otherwise. This evaluation will not obligate the Government to exercise any option under FAR 52.217-8.
Options will be evaluated at time of award

The following provisions are included as addenda to FAR 52.212-1:

52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (FEB 1998)
https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul/far-part-deviation-guide/far-overhaul-part-52#FAR_52_252_1 (FAR) and http://www.va.gov/oal/library/vaar/index.asp (VAAR)
52.203-11 Certification and Disclosure Regarding Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions. (SEP 2024)
52.203-18 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements-Representation. (JAN 2017)
52.204-7 System for Award Management Registration (NOV 2024) (DEVIATION NOV 2025)
52.204-13 System for Award Management-Maintenance (OCT 2018) (DEVIATION NOV 2025)
52.209-7 Information Regarding Responsibility Matters (OCT 2018) (DEVIATION NOV 2025)
52.219-1 Small Business Program Representations. (FEB 2024) (DEVIATION NOV 2025)
52.229-11 Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements Notice and Representation (JUN 2020) (DEVIATION SEP 2025)
52.233-2 Service of Protest (SEP 2006) (DEVIATION NOV 2025)
Fill: Natalie Acevedo, Natalie.Acevedo@va.gov

52.240-90 Security Prohibitions and Exclusions Representations and Certifications. (DEVIATION NOV 2025)
852.209-70 Organizational Conflicts of Interest (OCT 2020)
852.233-70 Protest Content/Alternative Dispute Resolution (SEP 2018)
852.233-71 Alternate Protest Procedure (SEP 2018)
852.252-70 Solicitation Provisions or Clauses Incorporated by Reference (JAN 2008)

FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation-Commercial Products and Commercial Services: In accordance with RFO FAR 12.201-1 and FAR 12.201-2 when appropriate, the contracting officer may (1) Insert the provision at 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Products and Commercial Services, in solicitations for commercial products or commercial services.

Basis for Award

Award will be made to the responsible quoter whose quote conforms to the solicitation and is determined to be technically acceptable, based on the evaluation factors set forth in this solicitation, and is the lowest price among those offers determined to be technically acceptable.

To be considered for award, the offeror must submit a complete quotation addressing all requirements outlined in the solicitation and must meet all minimum acceptability standards for each evaluation factor on a pass/fail basis. Only those quotations determined to be technically acceptable will be considered for award. Award will be made to the lowest-priced, technically acceptable offeror.

The following are the decision factors:

Technical Capability: The quotation will be evaluated to the extent to which it can meet the Government s requirements as outlined in the solicitation and based on the information requested in the addendum to 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors section of the solicitation.

Past Performance: The past performance evaluation will assess the relative risks associated with a quoter s likelihood of success in fulfilling the solicitation s requirements as indicated by the quoter s record of past performance. The past performance evaluation may be based on the contracting officer s knowledge of and previous experience with the supply or service being acquired; Customer surveys, and past performance questionnaire replies, Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) at http://www.cpars.gov/; or any other reasonable basis.

Price: The Government will evaluate the price by adding the total of all line-item prices, including all options. The Total Evaluated Price will be that sum. Price will be evaluated to determine whether it is fair and reasonable and if it reflects that the offeror understands the work.

Offerors must complete annual representations and certifications electronically via the System for Award Management (SAM) website located at https://sam.gov/.

FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Products and Commercial Services (NOV 2023) (DEVIATION OCT 2025)

Addendum to 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Products and Commercial Services:

52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference (FEB 1998)
https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul/far-part-deviation-guide/far-overhaul-part-52#FAR_52_252_2 (FAR) and
http://www.va.gov/oal/library/vaar/index.asp (VAAR)
52.203-6 ALT I. Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government. (NOV 2021)
52.203-17 Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights. (NOV 2023)
52.203-19 Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements. (JAN 2017)
52.204-9 Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel (JAN 2011)
52.204-13 System for Award Management-Maintenance (OCT 2018) (DEVIATION NOV 2025)
52.209-6 Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting With Contractors Debarred, Suspended, Proposed for Debarment, or Voluntarily Excluded. (JAN 2025) (DEVIATION NOV 2025)
52.209-9 Updates of Publicly Available Information Regarding Responsibility Matters. (OCT 2018) (DEVIATION NOV 2025)
52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting With Inverted Domestic Corporations. (NOV 2015) (DEVIATION NOV 2025)
52.217-8 Option to Extend Services (NOV 1999)
Fill in: 30 days
52.217-9 Option to Extend the Term of the Contract (MAR 2000)
Fill in: 30 days Fill in: 60 days
52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside. (NOV 2020) (DEVIATION NOV 2025)
52.219-8 Utilization of Small Business Concerns. (JAN 2025) (DEVIATION NOV 2025)
52.219-9 Small Business Subcontracting Plan. (JAN 2025) (DEVIATION NOV 2025)
2.219-14 Limitations on Subcontracting. (OCT 2022) (DEVIATION NOV 2025)
52.219-16 Liquidated Damages-Subcontracting Plan. (SEP 2021) (DEVIATION NOV 2025)
52.222-3 Convict Labor. (JUN 2003) (DEVIATION NOV 2025)
52.222-35 Equal Opportunity for Veterans. (JUN 2020) (DEVIATION NOV 2025)
52.222-36 Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities. (JUN 2020) (DEVIATION NOV 2025)
52.222-37 Employment Reports on Veterans. (JUN 2020) (DEVIATION NOV 2025)
52.222-40 Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act. (DEC 2010) (DEVIATION NOV 2025)
52.222-41 Service Contract Labor Standards. (AUG 2018) (DEVIATION NOV 2025)
52.222-42 Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires. (MAY 2014)

Employee Class
Monetary Wage-Fringe Benefits
27101
$20.21
27102
$22.61
31043
$21.21

52.222-43 Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards-Price Adjustment (Multiple Year and Option Contracts). (AUG 2018) (DEVIATION NOV 2025)
52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons. (NOV 2021) (DEVIATION NOV 2025)
52.222-54 Employment Eligibility Verification. (JAN 2025) (DEVIATION NOV 2025)
52.222-55 Minimum Wages for Contractor Workers Under Executive Order 14026 (JAN 2022) (DEVIATION NOV 2025)
52.222-62 Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706. (JAN 2022) (DEVIATION NOV 2025)
52.222-90 ADDRESSING DEI DISCRIMINATION BY FEDERAL CONTRACTORS (APR 2026)
52.223-5 Pollution Prevention and Right-to-Know Information (MAY 2024)
52.223-12 Maintenance, Service, Repair, or Disposal of Refrigeration Equipment and Air Conditioners. (MAY 2024) (DEVIATION NOV 2025)
52.223-20 Aerosols (MAY 2024)
52.223-21 Foams (MAY 2024)
52.223-23 Sustainable Products. (MAY 2024) (DEVIATION NOV 2025)
52.226-8 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving. (MAY 2024)
52.228-5 Insurance-Work on a Government Installation (JAN 1997)
CL-120 Supplemental Insurance Requirements
52.229-3 Federal, State, and Local Taxes (FEB 2013) (DEVIATION SEP 2025)
52.232-18 Availability of Funds (APR 1984)
52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-System for Award Management. (OCT 2018)
52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors. (MAR 2023)
52.233-3 Protest after Award. (AUG 1996) (DEVIATION NOV 2025)
52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim. (OCT 2004) (DEVIATION NOV 2025)
52.237-2 Protection of Government Buildings, Equipment, and Vegetation (APR 1984)
52.240-91 Security Prohibitions and Exclusions. (DEVIATION NOV 2025)
As prescribed in 33.205-9(b), insert the following clause:
United States law will apply to resolve any claim of breach of this contract.
52.244-6 Subcontracts for Commercial Products and Commercial Services. (JAN 2025) (DEVIATION OCT 2025)
52.252-6 Authorized Deviations in Clauses (NOV 2020)
Fill-In: Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and 48 CFR Chapter 1
Fill-In: VA Acquisition Regulation (VAAR) and 48 CFR Chapter 8
852.201-70 Contracting Officer s Representative (DEC 2022)
852.203-70 Commercial Advertising (MAY 2018).
852.204-70 Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel (MAR 2026) (DEVIATION FEB 2026)
852.204-72 Personnel Vetting and Credentialing (MARCH 2026)
852.219-75 VA Notice of Limitations on Subcontracting Certificate of Compliance for Services and Construction (JAN 2023) (DEVIATION)
852.222-71 Compliance with Executive Order 13899 (DEVIATION) (APR 2025)
852.232-72 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests (NOV 2018)
852.237-75 Key Personnel (OCT 2019)
852.242-71 Administrative Contracting Officer (OCT 2020)

To facilitate the award process, all quotes must include a statement regarding the terms and conditions herein as follows:
"The terms and conditions in the solicitation are acceptable to be included in the award document without modification, deletion, or addition."
OR
"The terms and conditions in the solicitation are acceptable to be included in the award document with the exception, deletion, or addition of the following:"
Quoters shall list exception(s) and rationale for the exception(s), if any.

Submission of your response shall be received not later than August 8, 2026, at 10:00 AM to Natalie.Acevedo@va.gov .

Late submissions shall be treated in accordance with the solicitation provision at FAR 52.212-1(c).

Any questions or concerns regarding this solicitation should be forwarded in writing via e-mail to the Point of Contact listed below.
Point of Contact
Natalie Acevedo, Contracting Officer, 718-584-9000 x 2105, and Natalie.Acevedo@va.gov.