SAM #36C24926F0181

Award for Laboratory Courier Service Bridge Contract at VA Mountain Home

This award ensures uninterrupted laboratory courier services for the Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 09, Network Contracting Office 09 at Mountain Home VA Medical Center. - Government Buyer: - Department of Veterans Affairs - Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN) 09 - Network Contracting Office (NCO) 09, Mountain Home VA Medical Center - Vendor Awarded: - Safeguard Security Solutions, LLC - Services Requested: - Laboratory courier services - Transportation of laboratory specimens, blood products, pathology materials, pharmaceuticals, and related medical items - Service covers VA Medical Center, Community-Based Outpatient Clinics, and affiliated healthcare facilities - Unique Requirements: - Sole-source bridge contract to ensure service continuity during a protest and pending competitive procurement - Incumbent contractor selected for immediate operational readiness, security clearances, and route familiarity - Estimated Contract Value: - $144,410.04 to $288,820.00 - No specific products or part numbers listed; award is solely for service continuity

Description

Awarding a short-term sole-source bridge contract for Lab Courier Service to the incumbent contractor Safeguard Secuirty Solutions  is the only practical means of ensuring uninterrupted service while the protest is resolved and the competitive procurement is completed. The incumbent contractor possesses the personnel, vehicles, routes, security clearances, training, and operational knowledge necessary to continue services immediately without interruption or transition risk.

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