Dept. of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, 10000 Brecksville Road, Brecksville, OH 44141

V -- COURIER SERVICES SOL 541-012-00 DUE 092299 POC Rita J. Bonner, 440.838.6091 Under the Authority of 38 U.S.C. 8153, Expanded Sharing Authority and in accordance with FAR, Part 12 Acquisition of Commercial Items the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center (VAMC), 10701 East Boulevard, Cleveland, Ohio intends to procure courier services. The Contractor shall pick-up and deliver blood or component on an emergency basis, 24 hours per day, seven (7) days per week, within 30 minutes after initial notification. The Contractor shall pick-up and deliver specimens, Monday through Friday between the hours of 2:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. excluding federal holidays. This acquisition is 100% Small Business set-aside, the Standard Industrial Code is 4215 and the size standard is $18.5 million. Solicitation will be available on or before September 15, 1999. Request for solicitation must be in writing or faxed to 440.838.6052 attention Rita Bonner, telephonic requests will not be accepted. All requests must include name, address, telephone number and solicitation number Posted 09/14/99 (W-SN380223). (0257)

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