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Sole Source Award to UPS for Package Pickup and Delivery Services at VA Medical Centers

The Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 10 is awarding multiple sole source task orders for package pickup and delivery services at the Marion VA Medical Center and John D. Dingell VA Medical Center. - Government Buyer: - Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 10 (NCO-10), supporting VISN 10 VA Health Care System - Contracting office located at 3140 Governors Place Blvd. Suite 210, Kettering, OH - OEM/Vendor: - United Parcel Service Co. (UPS) is the sole OEM and service provider - Products/Services Requested: - Package pickup and delivery services, including: - Daily pickup and drop-off at medical center campuses and Community-Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs) - Expedited shipping for time-sensitive items - Specialized handling such as temperature-controlled vehicles and hazardous materials transport - Residential ground and next day delivery services - International shipping capabilities - No specific part numbers or product SKUs are listed - Quantities and Contract Value: - Three separate task orders with not-to-exceed ceilings of $10,000, $90,000, and $190,000, respectively - Services are billed based on actual usage within the contract period - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Sole source justification based on UPS's superior next day and residential ground service, specialized handling, and cost-effectiveness compared to other NGDS vendors - Compliance with VA Directive 7179 and OMB Memorandum M-17-29 mandating use of the Next Generation Delivery Service (NGDS) - Period of Performance: - Each contract is for a one-year period, firm fixed price, with billing for actual services rendered - Places of Performance and Delivery: - Marion VA Medical Center (Marion, OH) - John D. Dingell VA Medical Center - Contracting office in Kettering, OH

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