V– ARMED COURIER SERVICES FOR NORTHPORT VAMC.
Notice Type: Sources Sought Notice
Posted Date:
Office Address:
Subject: V-- ARMED COURIER SERVICES FOR
Classification Code: V - Transportation, travel, & relocation services
Solicitation Number: 36C24218Q9562
Contact:
Setaside: N/AN/A
Place of Performance (address): Northport VAMC;
Place of Performance (zipcode): 11768-2200
Place of Performance Country:
Description:
Bronx
Document Type: Sources SoughtSolicitation Number: N/A
Original Response Date:
NAICS CODE: 561613
Contracting Office Information:
Network Contracting Office 3
130 W. Kingsbridge Road Rm. 9b16
Synopsis:
Please note that this is not a request for quotes or proposals, the Government is seeking information for market research purposes only. The
ARMED COURIER SERVICES.
The Contractor shall furnish all personnel, labor, equipment, and supplies necessary to provide armored car service for VAMC Northport,
Services Agent Cashier: The Contractor shall provide armed courier service, which should be performed in a competent manner. Otherwise, any employee deemed incompetent and unprofessional shall be removed. Incompetent is defined as lacking in qualification or ability to perform the work. Unprofessional is defined as lacking professional standards, or ethics, in reference to language, behavior, and conduct. Work includes, but not limited to, the contractor providing two (2) uniformed and armed couriers, with valid identification, and use of the company armored vehicle to make one (1) weekly drop off of funds (twice if needed) to the Agent Cashier s Office, located on the lower level of building 200, room A015,
Services Veteran Canteen Service: The Contractor shall provide courier service, which should be performed in a competent manner. Otherwise, any employee deemed incompetent and unprofessional shall be removed. Incompetent is defined as lacking in qualification or ability to perform the work. Unprofessional is defined as lacking professional standards, or ethics, in reference to language, behavior, and conduct. Work includes, but not limited to, the contractor providing two (2) uniformed and armed couriers, with valid identification, and use of the company armored vehicle to make Monday, Wednesday, and Friday pick-ups from the Veteran Canteen Service Office, located on the lower level of building 200,
Deliveries for Agent Cashier: Deliveries for the Agent Cashier are to be made to a bank that is 1.34 miles from VAMC Northport. Round trip will be made upon request from the bank to the Agent Cashiers Office at the
Deliveries for Veteran Canteen Service: Deliveries for Veteran Canteen Service are to be made to a bank that is 1.34 miles from VAMC Northport. Round trip will be made upon request from the bank to the Veteran Canteen Service Office at
FEDERAL HOLIDAYS
The Contractor shall provide driving records and background checks on all courier personnel. Such background investigation should include the following: Bonding, insurance, fingerprinting, polygraph, security clearance, prior employment discharge police record, and personal references. Photo identification of all couriers, working at this site, must also be provided by the contractor.
Uniforms: All employees performing under this contract shall wear the same color and style uniform. Appropriately lettered badges shall be worn, as part of the uniform (providing such authority is granted under state and local laws). Shoulder patches lettered to indicate the identity of the Contractor shall be worn on the shoulder of the uniform jacket and shirt. Identification name tags shall be worn over the right breast shirt pocket. No other identification of the Contractor employee shall be worn or displayed on the uniform. Standard of appearance shall conform to those prescribed. Any disputes regarding application of the standard shall be referred to the Contracting Officer.
Approved uniforms and related accessories listed below do not have to be new, but must be in good condition:
Shirt, long sleeve
Shirt, short sleeve
Trouser, all season weight
Frame style cap
Jacket, winter/light weight Insignia
Shoulder patch
Insignia, shoulder patch (each shirt and jacket)
The uniform shall only be worn when the officer is on official duty, or when the officer is in transit between his/her place of residence and duty station.
The color of the uniform accessories, shoes, and equipment shall be standard and appropriate, to match the uniform.
Inclement weather clothing shall be required for those courier required to perform duties while exposed to cold, rain, and other inclement weather conditions. All inclement weather clothing must be identical in style and color for each courier.
NOTE: NO COURIER MAY ENTER ON DUTY WITHOUT WEARING THE PROPER UNIFORM AND ACCESSORIES.
Each courier on duty shall be equipped with supplementary equipment including, but not limited to, notebooks, pens, pencils, and firearm, as appropriate to operations. Couriers shall not be permitted to provide themselves with any unauthorized supplemental or personals, such as either concealed or unconcealed firearms, knives, or other such nonstandard items.
EXHIBIT 1
MINIMUM GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED ORIENTATION
Subject Hours Description
Orientation, scheduled at the work site, 2 Discuss the facility to include
by the
Medical Center Police Service. Discussion standards of appearance
and grooming. Introduction to all
Agent Cashiers. Briefing on parking,
entering/exiting the Medical Center,
and clearance of firearms.
EXHIBIT 2
PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE
The contractor will provide services for the base year of
Base year of contract:
Option Year 1:
Option Year 2:
Option Year 3:
Option Year 4:
PRICING AND PROPER INVOICING
Quotes for pricing should include all fees and surcharges the contractor expects to collect. No pricing adjustments will be made during the duration of the period of performance, or during any option years.
The North American Industry Classification Systems (NAICS) is 561613. Responses to this notice must be submitting in writing via email and must be received no later than
The purpose of this notice is to gain knowledge of potential qualified sources for this procurement relative to NAICS 561613. Qualified offerors shall be experienced in addition to providers (sellers) capable of supporting this facility.
Responses to this notice will be used by the Government to make appropriate acquisition decisions. Responses to this notice should include company/individual name, a service capability statement, and examples of similar facilities which you have provided services to DUNS number, address, and point of contact.
If your firm is a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned or Veteran Owned Small Business, you must be CERTIFIED in VetBiz (see internet site: http://vip.vetbiz.gov). Responses to this notice must be submitted in writing (email or fax) and received no later than
Link/URL: https://www.fbo.gov/spg/VA/BroVANAP/VAMD/36C24218Q9562/listing.html
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